The Valley of the Temples Archaeological Park in Agrigento is one of the most fascinating places in Sicily and one of the most important archaeological areas in Italy, a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1997.
The Valley of the Temples is one of the best preserved archaeological sites of the classical Greek civilisation and corresponds to the ruins of the ancient Akragas, the precursor of modern Agrigento.
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Opening days
Monday to Friday
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Opening times
from 10:00 to14:00 and from 15:00 to 19:00
The ticket offices close one hour before closing timeKolymbethra Garden Hours
open from Monday to Friday- January, February, November, December: 10.00 am – 2.00 pm
- March, April, October: 9.30am - 5.30pm
- May, June: 10.00 -14.00 | 16.00 - 19.00
- July, August: 9.30am - 7.30pm
- from 14 to 30 September: 10.30 - 18.30
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Closing
Saturday and Sunday
- Web Archaeological and Landscape Park of the Valley of the Temples
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Feature List
- Info line
- Wheelchair accessible
- Downloadable Audioguide
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Accessibility
The Archaeological and Landscape Park of the Valley of the Temples of Agrigento places two electric wheelchairs at the disposal of visitors with special needs, to encourage everyone to enjoy and enjoy the Park.
The service is totally free of charge and available only upon reservation within the day before the access to the site. -
Info Reservation
+39 0922 1839996
HISTORICAL NOTES
Founded in the 6th century B.C. by Greek colonists, ancient Agrigento became one of the most important cities in the Mediterranean both for trade and culture. Sacked by the Carthaginians in 406 B.C., it was reborn following its conquest by the Romans two centuries later before falling into decline again as the Roman Empire weakened.
During the course of its history the city came under Arab rule (829) and then Norman rule (1086). It kept the name Girgenti, given to it by the latter, until 1927, the year it became known as Agrigento.
VISITING VALLEY OF THE ARCHAEOLOGICAL PARK
Located on uplands not far from the sea, Valley of the Temples Archaeological Park will captivate you with its beauty and thousand-year history.
Among the flowering almond trees there are numerous examples of magnificently conserved Greek architecture including the famous Temple of Concordia, the Temple of Castor and Pollux and the temples of Olympian Zeus and Juno, among the most significant ancient Doric style buildings in the world.
The park will also amaze you with its sanctuaries, pagan and Christian necropolises, fortifications, agora and network of underground aqueducts, which together cover almost 1,300 hectares in this wonderful corner of Sicily.
The Valley of the Temples is the most imposing series of monuments in all of Magna Graecia and a symbolic site of our civilisation.
We are available to help organise your visit or give you useful tips on how to continue your holiday.
Services
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Visits
scheduled for individuals
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Visits
for groups by resrvation
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Didactics for schools
by reservation
available in Italian, English, Italian sign language - Audioguide available in Italian, English, French, German, Spanish
- Bookshop
- Cafés and food Courts
Additional Info
Restricted access. Online pre-purchase of the ticket is recommended
Where
Via Panoramica dei Templi Snc, Agrigento (AG)
Transportation
By bus
- From Catania Airport - Agrigento: Sais Trasporti Spa
- From Palermo Airport - Agrigento: Sal Trasporti
- Agrigento: the city buses (lines 1, 2, 2/, 3/) leaving from the bus station in Piazzale Rosselli and the central railway station in Agrigento (Piazza Marconi) reach the Valley of the Temples.
By car
- From Palermo (130 km): take the SS121 and exit at Agrigento/SS189. After Aragon follow the signs for the centre of Agrigento or if you want to get directly to the Valley of the Temples, follow the signs for Caltanissetta, Canicattì and take the 640 (Caltanissetta- Porto Empedocle) towards Porto Empedocle. At the roundabout Giunone, under the Temple of Juno, take the tree-lined avenue until you reach the Sant'Anna car park or near the Temple of Juno.
- From Trapani/Erice (175km) /Selinunte (99km): take the state road 115. After passing Porto Empedocle follow the signs for Valle dei Templi.
- From the Taormina-Catania-Siracusa area: take the Catania-Palermo motorway. After Enna, take the exit towards 640 Caltanisetta/Agrigento following first the sign for Caltanissetta and then Porto Empedocle until you reach the roundabout Giunone under the Temple of Juno. Following the indication Valle dei Templi you arrive at the car park.
- From the area of Ragusa: follow the state road 115 until you reach the roundabout Giunone.
By train
from Palermo's central railway station there are 13 trains a day from Monday to Friday, 10 on Saturday, 6 on Sunday. Journey time of about 2 hours. The central railway station of Agrigento is located in Piazza Marconi, in the city centre.
Visiting Rules
• At the entrance your body temperature will be checked through infrared thermometers. The operation will be held in a special triage room placed in the parking area nearby the Temple of Juno ticket office. If a body temperature above 37.5 ° C is registered, you will not be able to enter the Valley.
You will be supported by the security staff if an intervention of the family doctor or the health authority is required.
• You must wear the mask both at the entrance and during the entire visit
We remind you that the use of a mask or other nose and mouth covering tool is not mandatory for children under the age of six and for people with disabilities which make the use of the mask incompatible.
• Always keep the safety distance of 1.50 m
• Follow the signage positioned along the routes
• Disinfect your hands, also using the sanitizer dispensers placed at the entrance and nearby the toilets
• Remember that gatherings are prohibited
• The purchase at the ticket office can only be made with cards.
Ticket office Tempio di Giunone_Via Panoramica dei Templi Snc - 92100 Agrigento
Paths of the Valley
- Long path: Entrance from the Temple of Juno ticket office – Walk along the whole Via Sacra – Exit from Porta V ticket office;
- Short path: Entrance from the Temple of Juno ticket office - Walk along the Via Sacra to the Temple of Concordia – Exit back to the Temple of Juno ticket office;
