Founded as a Greek colony in the 6th century B.C., Agrigento became one of the leading cities in the Mediterranean world. Its supremacy and pride are demonstrated by the remains of the magnificent ...

Located in Agrigento in southwest Sicily, this more than 2,000-acre archeological site dates back to the sixth century B.C. and includes the remains of numerous Greek temples. A highlight is the ...

Many significant ancient Greek temples are found not only in Greece but also in other countries that were once part of the ancient Greek world ...

Agrigento is one of Sicily’s hidden gems ... It features the well-preserved ruins of seven ancient Doric-style Greek temples ...

According to Steves on his travel site Rick Steves' Europe, two of the most remarkable sites in Sicily are of Greek origin: the Valley of the Temples in Agrigento and the ancient theater in Taormina.

Founded as a Greek colony in the 6th century B.C., Agrigento became one of the leading cities in the Mediterranean world. Its supremacy and pride are demonstrated by the remains of the magnificent ...