April 2, 2018: The Icarus statue, with tourists visiting the Temple of Concordia in the background.

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Mediterranean Coast

The main attraction of Sicily's Mediterranean Coast are the spectacular ruins of the Valley of the Temples, unparalleled across the island for their significance, expanse and beauty. Nearby, Agrigento has an elegant medieval old town with good restaurants and accommodation, in contrast to the tower blocks punctuating other parts of the city. West of Agrigento, the development subsides and the landscape takes on a wilder, more natural aspect.

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  • Agrigento, Sicily, Italy - October 9, 2017: Tourists visiting Park of the Valley of the Temples in Agrigento.

    Valley of the Temples

    Agrigento

    Sicily's most enthralling archaeological site encompasses the ruined ancient city of Akragas, highlighted by the stunningly well-preserved Tempio della…

  • Vertical view of ruins in ancient temple, Agrigento, Sicily

    Tempio della Concordia

    Agrigento

    One of the best-preserved ancient Greek temples in existence, the Temple of Concordia has survived almost entirely intact since it was constructed in 430…

  • Farm Cultural Park

    Farm Cultural Park

    Mediterranean Coast

    In 2010, married couple Andrea Bartoli and Favara-born Florinda Saieva bought several abandoned buildings in the town's dilapidated heart and set up this…

  • Agrigento, in Sicily. Concordia Temple, frontal view

    Museo Archeologico

    Agrigento

    North of the temples, this wheelchair-accessible museum is one of Sicily's finest, with a huge collection of clearly labelled artefacts from the excavated…

  • Museo Archeologico

    Museo Archeologico

    Gela

    This splendid archaeological museum offers insight into Gela's great artistic past. It contains artefacts from the city's ancient acropolis and is famed…

  • Giardino della Kolymbetra

    Giardino della Kolymbetra

    Agrigento

    In a natural cleft between walls of soft tuff (volcanic rock), the Giardino della Kolymbetra is a lush garden of olive and citrus trees interspersed with…

  • Riserva Naturale Torre Salsa

    Riserva Naturale Torre Salsa

    Mediterranean Coast

    This stunning 761-hectare natural park, administered by the World Wildlife Fund, offers plenty of scope for walkers, with well-marked trails and sweeping…

  • Casa Natale di Pirandello

    Casa Natale di Pirandello

    Agrigento

    Fans of Luigi Pirandello (1867–1936) will appreciate this small museum 5km southwest of Agrigento, set in the family villa where the author was born. One…

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