Valley of the Temples

"Valle dei Templi – the Valley of the Temples – is undoubtedly the most important vestige of ancient classical culture in Sicily. It comprises the temples of the gods, as well as the necropolis area and the extra-moenia sanctuaries. In Valley of The Temples, You’ll find the Temple of the Dioscuri, the Temple of Olympian Zeus, and the Temple of Concordia which is located by the main road and is also the best-preserved temple in Valley of the Temples. You’ll also find the Statue of Icarus, the Temple of Heracles, the Temple of Aesculapius, the Tomb of Theron, the Temple of Vulcan, and the Temple of Juno. When visiting the Valley of the Temples based on Your wishes You can choose the Entrance where You want to start – If You start from the entrance next to the Temple of Juno – You will walk slightly down the hill but If You choose Gate V – You will need to walk slightly up the hill, but You’ll see the best-preserved Temples at the end of Your walk. You can always catch a shuttle bus for 2 or 3 euros to take You back to Your entrance. Make sure to arrive early in the morning before all the tourist buses arrive approximately at noon, so You can get through with fewer crowds. You’ll spend there 2 to 3 hours. "

"I was blown away by the grandness of the Valley. Being not much of a history buff, this was not my first priority. However, I am so glad we decided to stop. There are other small ruins around the island of Sicily, but they do not compare to the Valley. There are not words to describe it, you simply must go. Location is easy to reach, lots of parking, and straightforward entrance."

"explore the Valley of the Temples in Agrigento at sunset. The ancient Greek temples bathed in the golden glow of the setting sun create a mesmerizing scene."