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Caltanissetta (15Km)Caltanissetta, historic Sicilian city

Agrigento (29,8Km)Holidays in Agrigento: Places to visit

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Holidays in Agrigento: Places to visit

Temple of Concordia

On the second day of your trip, you will want to start your intensive tour of the city. You will wake up to the beautiful vegetation and flora of the Valley of the Temples, consisting of pistachio trees, olive trees, almond trees and wild flowers. The Valle dei Templi (Valley of the Temple) 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. By visiting Agrigento, your trip will be incomplete if you do not get to this amazing historical site, which also happens to be a national monument of Italy. The entrance fee is about 8 Euros. The Valley of the Temples (which is more of a ridge than a valley) is majorly comprised of the beautiful relics of nine sacred temples out of the original ten. The best preserved of the relics was built in the 5th century BC, the Temple of Concorde, which was incorporated into a church. The other temples that you will need to have a glimpse at are the Temple of Juno, Temple of Hercules, Temple of Zeus Olympic, Temple of Vulcan, Temple of Asclepius, Temple of Castor and Polllux. To the east of the entrance, the first temple is the Tempio di Ercole (Temple of Hercules). It is thin, long and around a third standing. This is the oldest of the temples, built at the end of the 6th century BC. Close to it are some fascinating deep ruts made by ancient carriages. Next to it, heading east is the large Tempio della Concorda, the most impressive almost whole structure that was built around 440-450 BC. The narrow track continues up the small cliffs on the ridge towards the Temple of Juno. It is partially ruined but offers a perfect spot to look down the ridge at the other temples. The Temple of Zeus Olympic in the museum together with Gigante recreations show the form and size of the temple. At one time, this temple was supported by 38 gigante. Even though it has been reduced to a mere jumble of large stones, this temple was at one time the biggest known Greek temple in the globe. Besides the temples, the valley of the Temples holds numerous other archaeological sites that include the 1st century AD Temple of Theron as well as several sanctuaries which were built in as early as the sixth century. At the western area of the valley where the Temple of Concorde lies, are sections of early-medieval necropolis that were constructed on existing cisterns. You will have the chance to see some of the tombs and catacombs in the Grotte Fragapane that date back to the 4th century AD. Guided tours of the Valley of the Temples may be hired and audio tours are available at the entrance. To complement your trip to the Valley of the Temples you will need to visit the archaeological Museum situated at the city centre as well as the adjacent Roman Quarter. The Museum is approximately half way from the Valley of the Temples to the station and houses various artifacts taken from the site. Interesting exhibits in the archaeological Museum include a large collection of vases, Roman mosaics and lion-head water spouts. When it was built, it was intended to accommodate a large telamon to be constructed from pieces. The ancient centre of Agrigento is worth a visit as well. The magnificent cathedral is uphill to northwestern corner of the city centre on Via Duomo. It was built around 1000AD and has since been renovated several times. Today, the cathedral offers amazing views across the valley. It is advisable to visit this place earlier in the day because it closes from 12-4 pm. From the cathedral you may head yet to another church, the Salita Santa Maria dei Greci. It is an interesting Norman church, built about 1000 years ago at the site where an ancient Greek temple had been built. You will not have to worry about entrance cost since it is free. The historic centre of Agrigento (Girgenti) in itself deserves a tour. It is perched on the Girgenti Hills, a spot chosen for defensive and its proximity to the new port, making it quite favourable to trade. Walking in this ancient centre allows you t explore the piazzas, maze of tiny alleys and side-streets of the old town. The tour begins at the Church of San Calogero, which is located at the corner of Viale della Vittoria, a magnificent vista. You will then proceed to the Via Antenea, the main street and the Porta di Ponte. In case you wish to shop some souvenirs to remind you of your memorable trip to Agrigento, Via Antenea is the place to do so. The street is lined with old palaces, shops and shopping halls on either side. Right ahead, the Monastero di Santo Spirito and the abbey Church beckon you to have a peep in their art. They are a splendid example of prototype Chiaramonte and medieval art in Sicily. They form the most intriguing monument of the historical centre of Agrigento. The generous nuns at this place offer couscous and sugary sweets as well as almond macaroon, which they prepare according to the ancient recipes. Do not miss to taste them because you will never find them anywhere else in the world; the ancient recipes used to make them are kept a secret and jealously preserved. Then next exciting place to go is the Pirandello’s house museum. A visit to Luigi Pirandello’s birthplace starts at his House. It was greatly restored after the war and has been converted into a museum, displaying relics, paintings, family photos, manuscripts, theatrical images and editions of theatrical novels and works. From the house you will take a short path leading to the ‘rough stone’ that contains his ashes, as you admire the unique view on the ‘’African Sea’’. A visit to Agrigento will most definitely expose you to ancient history. By visiting all the exciting places in this amazing city, you will have a life time experience, and you will notice that it is worth the effort.Planning the trip

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Holidays in Agrigento: Planning the trip

Temple of June

Agrigento is a city on the coast of Sicily, Italy. The city is popular as an attraction site of the ancient Greek town of Akragas, one of the leading cities during the golden era of ancient Greece. It is founded on a plateau adjacent to the sea with Rivers Akragas and Hypsas nearby. On its north is a ridge which offers a degree of natural fortification. Agrigento is a main tourist centre thanks to its exceptionally rich archaeological legacy. When you are on a two-day visit to this wonderful city, you will definitely not lack something to do or see. You need to generate a precise plan to follow for you to pay a trip to the multiple fascinating sites in the city, or else you will surely be beaten by time. The First dayOn the first day, you will be quite unfamiliar with the city. You will therefore need to know each corner of the town, places to visit, how to get there and any other relevant information that will be useful in your adventure. Helpful information can be obtained from the tourist information offices on Piazza Marconi close to the railway station or in the city centre on Piazzale Aldo Moro. There also exists general tourist information at the parking lot found at the Valley of the Temples archaeological site.How to arriveTravelling to Agrigento is quite easy for the locals but foreigners need to extensively plan for this trip. In case you are a visitor to Italy and you wish to pay a visit to this great place, you will need to select most suitable of the various airports that are connected to Agrigento. The town does not have its own airport but the nearest include International Airport Palermo, Pantelleria Airport, international Airport Cantania-Fontanarossa and International Airport Trapani-Birgi. Once you are at the airport the preferable solution is to hire a taxi or a car to get to Agrigento. Trains are the most common transport modes to and from Agrigento. The place is quite a distance from other towns which calls for the use of efficient trains from Palermo and Caltanissetta. The journey by train will take about 3 hours and you will have the opportunity to see the countryside as you maneuver through the hills. The coach is the perfect substitute to the trains, where you travel faster and more comfortable. Sitting on the top of the speeding double-decker coach is an experience you will not easily forget. Using a bus makes your journey easier. Agrigento has a superb bus network to Catania, Palermo, Sciacca, Caltanissetta and Gela. Regular city buses run from the train station, stop at the Archaeological Museum then slightly further downhill to the major entrance of the Valley of Temples. If you want to enjoy the sea then you will need to travel by boat. There is daily transport by boats in the summer but limited boat activity during the winter. Porto Empedocle, Agrigento’s port is situated 3 km away from the town. The boats and hydrofoils at this port lead to Pelagie, Lampedusa and Linosa islands. Getting around Agrigento will require you to hire a car or a scooter. They are the mostly used local transportation modes. Most streets in the town are quite wide and vey high while others are more narrow and curved. These scooters find their way around quite easily. The landscape is not flat thus the use of bicycles is extremely limited. The medieval streets and the town centre can be reached from the train station by foot, though it could get quite hot during the summer season. There are a variety of restaurants close to the historic center. Preferably, you may visit the Concordia, off Atenea for good fish dishes and pastas. In case you want to taste a splurge, you may get it at the Villa Athena whenever they are serving on the terrace. Along with the excellent foods, you will have a spectacular view of the temples. Since you are staying in Agrigento for two days, you will probably need to spend the night. There are various inexpensive bases suitable for exploring the area. Places to visit

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Art and culture

Duomo di Santa Maria la Nova

Caltanissetta (17 Km)

The cathedral of Caltanissetta,founded in 1620,is located in the very historic center.The frescoes by Borremans decorating the central nave are remarkable.Beautiful are also the representations of the archangels.

Museo Archeologico

Caltanissetta (16 Km)

The Archaeological Museum of Caltanissetta was reopened to the public in 2006, near the Norman Abbey of Santo Spirito. Of great importance are the finds dating back to the Iron Age, found in the archaeological site of Polizzello, which testify to the existence of another indigenous population, characterized by a production artistic with Aegean Mycenous influences. Currently, the Museum is one of the most important structures on the island located in the archaeological sector.

Castello Pietrarossa

Caltanissetta (17 Km)

The Castle of Pietrarossa is one of the oldest buildings in the city. In 1407 it became the property of the Moncada family. On 27 February 1567, due to an earthquake, most of the building was destroyed. In 1591 work began on its reconstruction and was transformed into a stone quarry for construction. In 1600, the corpse of Adelasia, grandson of Ruggero d'Altavilla, was found in the castle.

Museo d' Arte Sacra

Caltanissetta (16 Km)

The Museum of Sacred Art is dedicated to the memory of Archbishop Giovanni Speciale who was its creator and founder in 1983. The Museum is distributed over 10 rooms of the building of the bishopric seminary of the city. Inside we find sacred works of art such as paintings, fabrics, goldsmiths, sculptures and sacred furnishings.

Antiquarium Comunale

Milena (13 Km)

The Antiquarium Comunale di Milena is located inside the Priorale Palace of Otricoli. The museum houses a collection of archaeological objects belonging to the Roman city of Ocricolum and is open to the public.

Palazzo Principe Naselli

Aragona (24 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 Bonanno

Canicatti' (11 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' (11 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.

Abbazia di Santo Spirito

Caltanissetta (18 Km)

The abbey now stands in a place where there once was a place of Byzantine worship. Consecrated in 1153 and folllowingly entrusted to the Augustinian Friars, it is the first parish in the city of Caltanissetta.

Chiesa di Santa Maria degli Angeli

Caltanissetta (17 Km)

Situated near the Pietrarossa Castle,the church took its name thanks to the donation of a painting of Our Lady of the Angels,now preserved in the church of Mary's College.

Chiesa di San Giovanni

Caltanissetta (17 Km)

This beautiful church,founded around 1100,is situated in the old part of the historic center.The current appearance of the church is the result of reconstruction after complete destruction during the Second World War.

Chiesa di San Sebastiano

Caltanissetta (17 Km)

In front of the cathedral city of Caltanissetta there is a church built in the sixteenth century as a tribute to San Sebastian by the population.The facade is refined and elegant and it is enriched by its columns in Doric, Ionic and Corinthian style.

Chiesa di San Domenico

Caltanissetta (17 Km)

Built in the fifteenth century in the "Angeli" district,it has a concave design in the center and convex to the sides.The canvas located inside,showing Our Lady of the Rosary of the Tuscan painter Filippo Paladini,is precious and beautiful.

Chiesa di Sant'Agata al Collegio

Caltanissetta (16 Km)

In the late sixteenth century,the Jesuit order was invited to Caltanisetta and entrusted with the church.In the shape of a Greek cross,and one of the richest in the city with the interior filled with marble decorations and stuccos of fine elegance.

Palazzo Benintende

Caltanissetta (17 Km)

This building built by architect Joseph Bartolo, has an interesting peculiarity, being characterized by a mixture of different architectural styles, with Ionic columns on the main floor and in Doric style on the second floor.

Santuario del Redentore

Caltanissetta (16 Km)

Sanctuary built on top of Monte S. Giuliano, consisting of a bronze statue of the Redeemer who blessing

Torre Castellazzo

Camastra (24 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.

Food and wine

Cantine Sollami - Azienda Agricola di Fabio Sollami

Caltanissetta (14 Km)

Baglio del Cristo di Campobello

Campobello di Licata (26 Km)

Noble Agrigento lineage set up in the year 2000 by the three family men and raised day by day. Within Baglio del Cristo di Campobello: thirty hectares of vineyards, ten vineyard sites uniting to form a single body, within the confines of a fifty-hectare estate. Deep soil, both calcareous and chalky, spread over hills that lie between 230 and 270 meters above sea level, just 8.000 meters from the coast. For the most part planted with a density of 5.000 vines per hectare, all reared from original stock planted in its mother-earth, all harvested by hand, using small crates.

Cantina Sociale La Torre

Racalmuto (16 Km)

Feudo Tudia

Caltanissetta (16 Km)

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Comune di Serradifalco

Serradifalco

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Serradifalco

Comune di Sommatino

Sommatino (17 Km)

Comune di Pietraperzia

Pietraperzia (23 Km)

Comune di Resuttano

Resuttano (28 Km)

Comune di San Cataldo

San Cataldo (10 Km)

Europark Roccella

San Cataldo (6 Km)

Comune di Naro

Naro (22 Km)

Comune di Racalmuto

Racalmuto (14 Km)

Comune di Ravanusa

Ravanusa (22 Km)

Comune di Santa Elisabetta

Santa Elisabetta (29 Km)

Comune di Caltanissetta

Caltanissetta (13 Km)

Comune di Campofranco

Campofranco (16 Km)

Comune di Delia

Delia (11 Km)

Comune di Marianopoli

Marianopoli (16 Km)

Comune di Milena

Milena (13 Km)

Azienda Autonoma Provinciale per L'Incremento Turistico

Caltanissetta (16 Km)

Comune di Mussomeli

Mussomeli (18 Km)

Associazione Turistica Pro Loco Mussomeli

Mussomeli (18 Km)

Comune di Sutera

Sutera (15 Km)

Comune di Riesi

Riesi (26 Km)

Comune di Vallelunga Pratameno

Vallelunga Pratameno (25 Km)

Comune di Aragona

Aragona (24 Km)

Comune di Campobello di Licata

Campobello di Licata (26 Km)

Comune di Casteltermini

Casteltermini (23 Km)

Comune di Castrofilippo

Castrofilippo (17 Km)

Comune di Comitini

Comitini (22 Km)

Comune di Favara

Favara (26 Km)

Comune di Grotte

Grotte (17 Km)

Comune di Camastra

Camastra (24 Km)

Pro loco Sutera

Sutera (16 Km)

Comune di Montedoro

Montedoro (6 Km)

Comune di Acquaviva Platani

Acquaviva Platani (21 Km)

Comune di Bompensiere

Bompensiere (9 Km)

A.A.P.I.T. Azienda Autonoma Provinciale per l'Incremento Turistico

Caltanissetta (16 Km)

A.A.P.T. Azienda Autonoma Provinciale Turistica

Caltanissetta (16 Km)

Comune di Santa Caterina Villarmosa

Santa Caterina Villarmosa (20 Km)

Pro Loco Chiuddia Casteltermini

Casteltermini (23 Km)

Pro Loco Milena

Milena (13 Km)

Pro Loco Mussomeli

Mussomeli (13 Km)

I.A.T. Ufficio Informazioni e di Accoglienza Turistica Acquaviva Platani

Acquaviva Platani (21 Km)

I.A.T. Ufficio Informazioni e di Accoglienza Turistica Aragona

Aragona (24 Km)

I.A.T. Ufficio Informazioni e di Accoglienza Turistica Bompensiere

Bompensiere (9 Km)

I.A.T. Ufficio Informazioni e di Accoglienza Turistica Caltanissetta

Caltanissetta (15 Km)

I.A.T. Ufficio Informazioni e di Accoglienza Turistica Camastra

Camastra (24 Km)

I.A.T. Ufficio Informazioni e di Accoglienza Turistica Campobello Di Licata

Campobello di Licata (22 Km)

I.A.T. Ufficio Informazioni e di Accoglienza Turistica Campofranco

Campofranco (16 Km)

I.A.T. Ufficio Informazioni e di Accoglienza Turistica Casteltermini

Casteltermini (23 Km)

I.A.T. Ufficio Informazioni e di Accoglienza Turistica Castrofilippo

Castrofilippo (16 Km)

I.A.T. Ufficio Informazioni e di Accoglienza Turistica Comitini

Comitini (22 Km)

I.A.T. Ufficio Informazioni e di Accoglienza Turistica Delia

Delia (11 Km)

I.A.T. Ufficio Informazioni e di Accoglienza Turistica Favara

Favara (24 Km)

I.A.T. Ufficio Informazioni e di Accoglienza Turistica Grotte

Grotte (17 Km)

I.A.T. Ufficio Informazioni e di Accoglienza Turistica Marianopoli

Marianopoli (16 Km)

I.A.T. Ufficio Informazioni e di Accoglienza Turistica Milena

Milena (13 Km)

I.A.T. Ufficio Informazioni e di Accoglienza Turistica Montedoro

Montedoro (6 Km)

I.A.T. Ufficio Informazioni e di Accoglienza Turistica Mussomeli

Mussomeli (18 Km)

I.A.T. Ufficio Informazioni e di Accoglienza Turistica Naro

Naro (19 Km)

I.A.T. Ufficio Informazioni e di Accoglienza Turistica Pietraperzia

Pietraperzia (23 Km)

I.A.T. Ufficio Informazioni e di Accoglienza Turistica Racalmuto

Racalmuto (14 Km)

I.A.T. Ufficio Informazioni e di Accoglienza Turistica Ravanusa

Ravanusa (22 Km)

I.A.T. Ufficio Informazioni e di Accoglienza Turistica Resuttano

Resuttano (28 Km)

I.A.T. Ufficio Informazioni e di Accoglienza Turistica Riesi

Riesi (26 Km)

I.A.T. Ufficio Informazioni e di Accoglienza Turistica Santa Caterina Villarmosa

Santa Caterina Villarmosa (21 Km)

I.A.T. Ufficio Informazioni e di Accoglienza Turistica Santa Elisabetta

Santa Elisabetta (29 Km)

I.A.T. Ufficio Informazioni e di Accoglienza Turistica Sommatino

Sommatino (17 Km)

I.A.T. Ufficio Informazioni e di Accoglienza Turistica Sutera

Sutera (15 Km)

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Vallelunga Pratameno (26 Km)

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Agrigento (29,8Km)Holidays in Agrigento: Places to visit

Agrigento (29,8Km)Holidays in Agrigento: Planning the trip

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