Agrigento - Wikipedia
WebAgrigento (Italian: [aɡriˈdʒɛnto] ⓘ; Sicilian: Girgenti [dʒɪɾˈdʒɛndɪ] or Giurgenti [dʒʊɾˈdʒɛndɪ]; Ancient Greek: Ἀκράγας, romanized: Akrágas; Latin: Agrigentum or Acragas; Punic: ’GRGNT; Arabic: كركنت, romanized: Kirkant, or جرجنت Jirjant) is a city on the southern coast of Sicily, Italy and capital of ...
Agrigento - Visit Sicily
WebHere are 10 reasons to visit Agrigento! A short walk along Via Atenea. The historic centre extends up the Colle di Girgenti hill; its main arteries are the Via Atenea and the nearby and panoramic Viale della Vittoria, with its views over the valley (Valley of …
Visit Agrigento: Top 10 Things to Do and Must-See Attractions
WebAug 6, 2023 · Top 10 things to do in Agrigento with all the must-see attractions of the city and around. How to visit Agrigento in 1, 2 or 3 days and my favorite hotels to stay in Agrigento. The Valley of the Temples, Scala dei Turchi, …
Archaeological Area of Agrigento - UNESCO World Heritage Centre
WebFounded as a Greek colony in the 6th century BCE, Agrigento became one of the leading cities in the Mediterranean region. Its supremacy and pride are demonstrated by the remains of the magnificent Doric temples that dominate the ancient town, much of which still lies intact under today's fields and orchards.
The Valley of the Temples in Agrigento | Visit Sicily
WebThe rediscovery of Akragas began towards the end of the 18th century, when the first European travellers arrived and ventured into Sicily, discovering an unexpected and immense artistic and archaeological heritage. In an enchanted valley with flowering almond trees, there stands the most impressive monumental ensemble of Hellenic architecture ...
Agrigento | Sicily, Italy, Map, Temples, & Ruins | Britannica
WebAgrigento, city, near the southern coast of Sicily, Italy. It lies on a plateau encircled by low cliffs overlooking the junction of the Drago (ancient Hypsas) and San Biagio (Acragas) rivers and is dominated from the north by a ridge with twin …
Agrigento - World History Encyclopedia
WebMay 18, 2014 · Agrigento (Greek: Akragas, Latin: Agrigentum) was a Greek-founded city-state located on the south coast of Sicily near the river Akragas (now S. Biagio) just 5 km from the sea. At its peak, the city may have had as many as 300,000 inhabitants, and it was enclosed by over 12 km of fortification walls which included nine gates.
Sicily's Valley of the Temples: The Complete Guide - TripSavvy
WebJun 28, 2021 · Address. 92100 Agrigento, AG, Italy. Phone +39 0922 183 9996. Web Visit website. The Valley of the Temples at Agrigento, Sicily, routinely tops every list of must-see places in Sicily.
Agrigento travel - Lonely Planet | Sicily, Italy, Europe
WebAgrigento. Sicily, Italy, Europe. Running through Agrigento's medieval core is Via Atenea, an attractive strip lined with smart shops, trattorias and bars. Narrow alleyways wind upwards off the main street, past tightly packed palazzi …
Agrigento – Travel guide at Wikivoyage
WebOne of the leading cities of Magna Graecia, it was the hometown of philosopher Empedocles. Later on, it became Agrigentum in Latin, and Kirkent or Jirjent in Arabic. Agrigento is the birthplace of the novelist, poet and playwright Luigi Pirandello who won the Nobel Prize for Literature in 1934. Tourist information [ edit]
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