Valle dei Templi
Agrigento
(173 Km)
It is the most famous archaeological site in Agrigento housing part of the best preserved Ancient Greek ruins in the globe, more so outside Greece. This may be attributed to the fact that Agrigento had been colonised by Greek since 6th century BC. It is among the most exceptional examples of Greater Greece architecture and art, and is also among the main attractions of Agrigento.
Tempio della Concordia
Agrigento
(172 Km)
The Temple of Concord, built around 440-430 BC, is located in the Temples Valley in Agrigento, Sicily, and, with its elegant symmetry, is a true masterpiece of ancient Greek art.
Duomo di Agrigento
Agrigento
(173 Km)
The cathedral in Agrigento, Sicily, is a Christian church built around the year 1000 and several times amended and rebuilt. Its present form dates back to the twelfth century, and reflects the grandeur and importance of the building.
Ingresso citta' greca (VII sec.aC)
Gela
(183 Km)
Gala is one of the oldest Sicilian cities, the first appropriations take us back to the 5th century BC. The name comes from the Doric colony founded in the 7th century BC which took possession of all Greek Sicily. Do not forget also the Federican period in which Terranova was built, a new city on the ruins of the Hellenic metropolis. In 1943 there was the first arrival of the Allies, in 1948, instead, the great archaeological discovery of the fortresses of Capo Soprano. In 1956, with the discovery of oil deposits, the city became of great importance, assuming fame and fame throughout the nation. Over the decades, as a result of the latest events, Gela took on a negative image.
Santuario della Madonna della Margana
Pantelleria
(134 Km)
This is the most rural church and the oldest on the island, it dates from the passage of Charles V in Sicily. Inside is preserved an icon depicting Mary nursing the infant Jesus, and you can admire a precious wooden crucifix of the Sicilian school. The Virgin Mary depicted in the icon of the Virgin Mary was called Margana, protector of the fields, in Arabic means marginal field.
Hangar Militare
Pantelleria
(133 Km)
It can be considered a masterpiece of modern architecture, in many ways unique, the gigantic underground hangar by Pierluigi Nervi, still used for military purposes. On the occasion of Armed Forces Day, visitors can gain access to military installations through guided tours. Last date of opening 4 November 2009.
Santuario della Madonna di Porto Salvo
Lampedusa
(46 Km)
From the undisputed beauty is the shrine of Our Lady of Porto Salvo (patron saint and protector of the island), a small building that has its origins in a past not well defined but still around 1202. It is considered a beautiful flower garden. At this shrine is linked to the most important festival of the island which is held in September.
Madonna del mare
Lampedusa
(48 Km)
A few feet below the surface of the sea, near the rock visible from the island of Rabbits, you can admire the Madonna del Mare. It is a life-size statue that was donated to Lampedusa by a photographer who was saved while he was diving. Here you can dive even at night. The show is guaranteed.
Sese Grande o Sese del Re
Pantelleria
(136 Km)
The island of Pantelleria archaeological ruins from the Neolithic period as the "Sese Grande", a monument built with dry stones. It starts from an oval base to wrap on itself and ending towards the top in a spiral shape. Inside the dead were buried in a fetal position with his head facing west.
I Dammusi
Pantelleria
(127 Km)
The "Damussi" are homes that over the years have suffered a new redesign by the expert hands of architects. Today they are a worthy alternative housing for the tourist who does not want to stay in the hotel. The building is built with lava stones. The domed roofs serve to collect rainwater and channel it into an underground cistern.
Tempio di Ercole
Agrigento
(172 Km)
Agrigento is full of history and beautiful temples, one of these is the Temple of Hercules,built in the eleventh century BC. It's a beautiful monument worth visiting in this interesting city of Sicily.
Santuario della Divinità Ctonie
Agrigento
(173 Km)
This sanctuary is a rich archaeological area, full of ruins and remains of temples and altars dedicated to the goddesses Demeter and Persephone. It is the ideal place for those who love history and mythology.
Tempio di Castore e Polluce
Agrigento
(172 Km)
The Temple of Castor and Pollux, built in the sixth century BC, is located in the heart of the Shrine of chthonic deities, and is considered an important symbol of the city of Agrigento,Sicily. It is well worth visiting.
Tempio di Zeus Olimpio
Agrigento
(172 Km)
Agrigento is a city rich in ancient temples and one of these is the Temple of Olympian Zeus, built to celebrate the defeat of Carthage in 480 BC. Today only the ruins are left,but they are filled with history and meaning.
Quartiere ellenistico-romano
Agrigento
(172 Km)
The daily way of life of ancient times can be understood by walking through the Hellenistic-Roman Quarter in the heart of ancient Akragas, now called Agrigento,in Sicily.
Relitto Ras Jedir
Pantelleria
(128 Km)
Since 2002, it is possible to visit the wreck of the vessel Libyan "Ras Jedir" that ran aground carrying illegal immigrants. It 'was in the bay of Cala Tramontana, in sailing trim. From the portholes you can see how the people of the Mediterranean have made this wreck their new home, from groupers to bream.
Palazzo Principe Naselli
Aragona
(185 Km)
Palazzo Principe Naselli dates back to the 18th century and has a typical noble structure. It took its name from Baldassare Naselli Branciforti, the prince of the area at the time, and the person who commissioned its construction. Inside you can admire the numerous frescoes and the ancient art gallery that houses several works of great cultural value for the area. Currently the palace is home to the Town Hall of the area and the women's orphanage.
Castello Arabo-Normanno Diroccato o Chiaromonte
Butera
(189 Km)
The Norman Castle Roccato is also known as Chiaromonte. It is located in the historic center, surrounded by today's buildings. Initially, four or five corner towers were part of the structure. It was several times fundamental in the wars that struck the territory. This has contributed to having only a few ruins today.
Castelluccio
Gela
(189 Km)
The Castelluccio di Gela dates back to the 13th century and is located on a chalky relief dominating the surrounding area. Its main function was defensive and it appears to have been in the possession of Anselmo da Moach in the fourteenth century to pass in the management of the Aragonese. The structure has a rectangular plan with powerful walls and its corner towers. Of the main floor there are only a few remains while there are still rooms on the ground floor with the function of stables and armory houses. The Castle is currently in a state of neglect.
Torre Manfria
Gela
(179 Km)
The Tower of Manfria was built around the 17th century on the indications of the architect Camillo Camilliani. The Tower appears visible from all over the gulf of the city of Gela given its position erected on the hill above it. It is about 15 meters high with a base of 12.50 meters. It is in good condition except for the cornice that is semi-destroyed.
Torre del Tradimento
Sciacca
(183 Km)
The Tower of Betrayal was built around the fifteenth century with the task of defending the area of the homonymous Cala. The structure stands between an ancient house with pergola on the outside and another with metal frames. The composition is cylindrical with a diameter of six meters and has a terrace cover for collecting rainwater.
Porta San Salvatore
Sciacca
(184 Km)
The Porta San Salvatore was the main entrance door to the city of Sciacca. It takes its name from the homonymous church that is located near, and as the oldest door it presents different architectural constructions. The construction consists of different ornaments, cornucopias and commas that fascinate anyone interested in visiting it.
Porta Palermo
Sciacca
(185 Km)
The Palermo Gate was built during the reign of King Charles II of Bourbon to replace an already existing door. The exterior facade features the Baroque style. The structure consists of tuff blocks with a large attic. At the top is the coat of arms of the ruling house of time, in which an eagle with folded wings is depicted.
Torre del Pardo
Sciacca
(184 Km)
The Torre del Pardo was built in 1550, on the directives of the Brotherhood of San Michele. In fact, it is located next to the church called firriatu of S.Micheli. The structure has a square plan with thick walls. Originally, three bells were also built merged at the beginning of the 16th century.
Torre San Michele
Sciacca
(184 Km)
Torre San Michele was built in 1550, in the square adjacent to the church of San Michele a Sciacca. It was built at the behest of the Brotherhood of San Michele and has a square plan with two meters thick walls. The tower also stands three bells of which the largest was merged in 1587.
Porta San Calogero
Sciacca
(184 Km)
The Gate of San Calogero represented one of the 5 entrances to the city of Sciacca and led directly to the upper part of the city, where at that time the noble residences of the city were located, but also bordered the district of the Cadda, where the Jews lived. The construction does not have some important architectural features, however, the fact remains that it has remained perfectly preserved.
Castello Luna
Sciacca
(184 Km)
Castello Bonanno
Canicatti'
(189 Km)
Unfortunately, the few remaining ruins do not even make us assume the original form of the castle. It is thought to have been built by Ruggiero the Norman in 1089, but there are various hypotheses about the construction period and its form. Some say it was built on the already present foundations of an Arab fortress. It is currently located in the town and is surrounded by neighboring buildings.
Torre Orologio
Canicatti'
(189 Km)
The Canicatti Clock Tower was built around the 1930s by the engineer Luigi Portalone after the previous one was knocked down during Fascism. Inside are the ancient seventeenth-century bells that until a few years ago marked the hours of the day.
Tempio di Giunone
Agrigento
(172 Km)
The Temple of Juno in Agrigento, Sicily, dating back to 450 BC, was used by the Greeks to celebrate weddings.This beautiful monument, located in the upper part of the ancient city is absolutely worth seeing.
Tomba di Terone
Agrigento
(173 Km)
The Valley of the Temples is home to the so-called Tomb of Theron, a tuff monument of considerable size with a pyramid shape. It is expected erected to remember the fallen of the Second Punic War.
Tempio di Vulcano
Agrigento
(173 Km)
Also called the Temple of Hephaestus, the Volcano Temple was a temple in the ancient city of Akragas. Located in the Valley of the Temples of Agrigento.
Chiesa Santa Maria dei Greci
Agrigento
(174 Km)
The Church of Santa Maria dei Greci rises on the homonymous street, on the hill of Girgenti. It corresponds to the ancient temple of Athena or Zeus Atabirios, which dates back to the time of Terone. The entrance is embellished by a remarkable archiacute portal, whose key has a shield. The interior has three naves.
Acropoli Punico-Romana di San Marco e Santa Teresa
Pantelleria
(135 Km)
The Phoenicians founded a colony, Cossyra, whose archaeological remains are located on the hills of San Marco and Santa Teresa in the immediate afterland of the current capital. Cossyra soon entered the orbit of the nearby Carthaginian power.
Castello Barbacane
Pantelleria
(136 Km)
It is one of the few historical buildings which survived the bombings of World War II, a Renaissance castle aspect consists of a plan body irregularly quadrangular courtyard, which combines a square tower which was originally to be separated.
Casa di Montalbano
Santa Croce Camerina
(179 Km)
Torre Scalambri
Santa Croce Camerina
(179 Km)
Ipogeo di Donnafugata
Santa Croce Camerina
(185 Km)
Chiesa Madre
Santa Croce Camerina
(184 Km)
Museo Archeologico Regionale
Gela
(183 Km)
The Regional Archaeological Museum of Gela was built and inaugurated in 1958 on a project by the architect Luigi Pasquarelli. The Museum houses about 4200 exhibits from the surrounding area covering the period from prehistory to the Middle Ages. The structure of the Museum is divided into two floors and exhibits several ceramic finds and bronzes that trace the history of Gela.
Antiquarium Iconografico della collina dei Templi "Casa Barbadoro"
Agrigento
(173 Km)
The Iconographic Antiquarium presents drawings and engravings of the Valley of the Temples that were made by archaeological and travelers from the past of the '700 and '800. It is located in the rustic center of Casa Barbadoro. It is divided into rooms where reproductions of the 18th and 19th centuries are presented, details in Doric order, etc. In the other rooms, the public can admire the plants of the Temple of Juno.
Antiquarium di Paleocristiana “Casa Pace”
Agrigento
(173 Km)
The early Christian and Byzantine Antiquarium of 'Casa Pace' provides great help to highlight the importance of the Christian era. The museum has three rooms: the first is occupied by the cult buildings of the III-IV century after Christ. The second describes in detail the diocese of Agrigento and the third presents the archaeological objects of the territory such as vases and other objects of everyday life.
Museo Civico
Agrigento
(174 Km)
The Civic Museums of Agrigento are divided into three important sections. The first archaeological section exposes the materials found near the territory of Agrigento, in the second one can admire the paintings of the 15th-18th century, thus constituting the artistic section, and in the end the third ethnoanthropological section that illustrates the agricultural traditions of the area.
Museo Diocesano
Agrigento
(174 Km)
The Diocesan Museum of Agrigento is located at the Archbishop's Palace. The historical mobile furniture and the entire collection tell the story of the diocese from the period of the 12th - 19th century. In one of the rooms we find the marble and rare elephant of the Norman period, a Christological symbol. Among other objects you can also see some boards of the wooden ceiling of the Cathedral of 1964. The other rooms such as that of the Silver, the Meeting Room and the various photos on display enrich the museum by offering visitors a very rich collection.
Museo Archeologico Regionale di Agrigento
Agrigento
(172 Km)
The Regional Archaeological Museum of Agrigento is located in the heart of the Valley of the Temples and is inserted in an archaeological complex opened in 1967. The Museum has 20 rooms in which materials relating to the ancient city are presented chronologically. Exhibits are exhibits that testify to prehistoric sites.
Museo Civico di Santo Spirito
Agrigento
(174 Km)
The historical museum of Agrigento, built between the 9th and 13th centuries, is located in the center of the city, near the monastery of Santo Spirito. It is built in light-mountain style. The museum reflects the historical testimonies of the city from the time of the Roman Empire to the present day.
Casa di Pirandello
Agrigento
(171 Km)
Pirandello's House dates back to the end of the nineteenth century and has a rich garden, surrounded by olive trees and oaks. In the building, the Pirandello family took refuge to defend themselves from the cholera epidemic that attacked the city in 1867. Since 1949, the house has been declared a national monument. In 1952 this was purchased by the Region, which took care of the restoration and arrangement of the same. Today the house is a museum that presents to the public paintings by Pirandello, his most famous works. Since 1987 the house has been a single institute with the Luigi Pirandello Library.
Torre Castellazzo
Camastra
(176 Km)
Its construction can be dated to different periods. A part of the structure belongs to the Paleolithic age while the terrace to the 16th century. Currently, the tower is in a state of abandonment and decay.
Chiesa di San Gerlando
Lampedusa
(46 Km)
There are many buildings on the island that are worth a visit. Among these is the Church of St. Gerland. It owes its name to the first bishop of the second Christian millennium Agrigento became the principal patron of the diocese of Agrigento. It is a church with a very linear structure, a reference point for the Catholic community.