The Valley of the Temples in Agrigento is one of the most impressive ancient sites in the world. Yet those who view it only from the main road or rush through it with a tour group miss the essence. Agrigento is a city that must be experienced slowly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Agrigento \u2013 known in antiquity as Akragas \u2013 was in the 5th century BC one of the most powerful cities in the Greek world. Pindar described it as 'the most beautiful city of mortals'. The eight great temples stretching along a rocky ridge are the monument of this golden age. The Temple of Concordia is considered one of the best-preserved Greek temples in the world.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Visiting the site at dawn is an unforgettable experience: the warm light of the rising sun on golden limestone, silence, the scent of almond trees and oregano. In these early hours the valley belongs to very few visitors. It is the moment when 2,500 years of history become truly tangible.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The Archaeological Museum of Agrigento is one of the most significant in Sicily. The collection includes ceramics, coins, sculptures and the famous Telamon \u2013 a monumental sculpture from the Temple of Zeus. A visit here deepens one's understanding of the outdoor excavations and adds a new dimension to the experience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Scarcely any tourist leaves the Valley of the Temples to explore the medieval old town above. Yet the climb is well worth it: narrow lanes, baroque churches, local street food and a view over the valley that offers an entirely different perspective on the temples.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\ud83d\udc49 Our Southern Italy tours combine Agrigento with the other highlights of Sicily's south. Send us an enquiry.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Einleitung Das Tal der Tempel in Agrigento geh\u00f6rt zu den beeindruckendsten St\u00e4tten der antiken Welt. Wer es jedoch nur von der Hauptstra\u00dfe aus betrachtet oder mit einer Reisegruppe im Eilschritt durchquert, verpasst das Wesentliche. Agrigento ist eine Stadt, die man langsam erleben muss. Die Geschichte hinter den S\u00e4ulen Agrigento \u2013 im Altertum Akragas genannt \u2013 […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":4489,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-4488","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-uncategorized"],"yoast_head":"\n