Valley of the Temples

Three kilometres below the city of Agrigento is the Valley of the Temples, one of the most amazing sites in the whole of the Mediterranean and the most popular tourist sites in Sicily. Found in 581 BC this ancient city was named Akragas and possesses the most well preserved temples outside of Greece. On entering the valley you see majestic temples spread out in the distance, along with ancients tombs that are built into the walls of the city. These are surrounded by a vast landscape of ancient olives and almond trees. When standing next to the ruins themselves it’s breath taking to see how enormous and powerful these temples are, with such elegant and beautiful architecture. To add to the experience of this spectacular city magnificent statues are displayed amongst the valley.

There are two entrances to the Valley of the Temples, from the east and from the west. The east is where the best preserved temples are and is favoured if you only have time to see part of the park, it takes around half a day to see. The park’s museum is situated on the west side of the park and holds an extensive and fascinating collection from ancient Akragas. The best time to visit the park is early morning and early evening to avoid the heat and the crowds of tourists from the busy summers months of June to August. September is also a good time as the weather tends to be cooler. The Valley of the temples is truly remarkable and a key tourist spot to visit during your tour of Sicily