21 Jul Agrigento and the Valley of the Temples
It is undoubtedly one of the most beautiful places in Sicily: the Valley of the Temples in Agrigento must be a must-see on any tour of the island. Here, in this cradle that testifies to the greatness of Hellenic culture, you can admire ten temples, a necropolis and three sanctuaries. Everything contributes to giving the idea of having passed through a magical door: time is as if suspended and the only unit of measurement contemplated is the beauty of the architecture. There is no privileged time of day to enjoy such wonder: the ruins are immense when the summer sun illuminates them, but they steal the heart in the evening, illuminated by the spotlights. It is no coincidence that the Valley of the Temples is the emblem of the ancient Greek soul of Sicily. Past glories that in 2011 were able to dialogue with the contemporary: Igor Mitoraj chose the Valley of the Temples as the setting for the installation of some of his works and the result was spectacular. To make sure you don’t miss any of the wonders of this site and the other jewels of the island, the rich Sicilia Classica tour has been designed