{"id":10466,"date":"2021-06-12T08:59:11","date_gmt":"2021-06-12T08:59:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/topsecretsicily.com\/uncategorized\/valley-of-the-temples-stroll-among-olive-trees-and-greek-temples\/"},"modified":"2025-05-09T13:51:01","modified_gmt":"2025-05-09T13:51:01","slug":"valley-of-the-temples-stroll-among-olive-trees-and-greek-temples","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/topsecretsicily.com\/en\/province-of-agrigento\/valley-of-the-temples-stroll-among-olive-trees-and-greek-temples\/","title":{"rendered":"Valley of the Temples &#8211; Stroll among olive trees and Greek temples"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\n<div class=\"kk-star-ratings kksr-auto kksr-align-left kksr-valign-top\"\n    data-payload='{&quot;align&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;id&quot;:&quot;10466&quot;,&quot;slug&quot;:&quot;default&quot;,&quot;valign&quot;:&quot;top&quot;,&quot;ignore&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;reference&quot;:&quot;auto&quot;,&quot;class&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;count&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;legendonly&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;readonly&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;score&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;starsonly&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;best&quot;:&quot;5&quot;,&quot;gap&quot;:&quot;7&quot;,&quot;greet&quot;:&quot;Vote article&quot;,&quot;legend&quot;:&quot;0\\\/5 - (0 votes)&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:&quot;24&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;Valley of the Temples - Stroll among olive trees and Greek temples&quot;,&quot;width&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;_legend&quot;:&quot;{score}\\\/{best} - ({count} {votes})&quot;,&quot;font_factor&quot;:&quot;1.25&quot;}'>\n            \n<div class=\"kksr-stars\">\n    \n<div class=\"kksr-stars-inactive\">\n            <div class=\"kksr-star\" data-star=\"1\" style=\"padding-right: 7px\">\n            \n\n<div class=\"kksr-icon\" style=\"width: 24px; 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Points of interest in purple<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/topsecretsicily.com\/en\/province-of-agrigento\/valley-of-the-temples-stroll-among-olive-trees-and-greek-temples\/#Typical_dishes_of_the_area\" >Typical dishes of the area<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/topsecretsicily.com\/en\/province-of-agrigento\/valley-of-the-temples-stroll-among-olive-trees-and-greek-temples\/#Most_popular_activities_for_tourists_in_Sicily\" >Most popular activities for tourists in Sicily<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/topsecretsicily.com\/en\/province-of-agrigento\/valley-of-the-temples-stroll-among-olive-trees-and-greek-temples\/#What_to_see_around_the_Valley_of_the_Temples\" >What to see around the Valley of the Temples<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/topsecretsicily.com\/en\/province-of-agrigento\/valley-of-the-temples-stroll-among-olive-trees-and-greek-temples\/#Plan_your_vacation_in_minutes\" >Plan your vacation in minutes<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Introduction\"><\/span>Introduction<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Welcome to the Valley of the Temples in Agrigento, one of the largest archaeological areas in Europe<\/strong> , with the primacy that belongs to <a href=\"https:\/\/topsecretsicily.com\/en\/province-of-trapani\/selinunte-the-largest-archaeological-park-in-europe\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"What to see in Selinunte \u2013 Europe\u2019s largest archaeological park\">Selinunte<\/a>. It is certainly also one of the most beautiful places in the world, able to make your heart beat faster. <strong>We are inside the ancient Greek city of Akragas, surrounded by greenery, among olive trees, almond trees, prickly pears, carob trees and the sea in the background<\/strong> . \u201cThe most beautiful city of all that are a hotel for men\u201d, as the Greek poet Pindar defined it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Story\"><\/span>The Story<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>It was founded in 580 BC by settlers from Gela and Rhodes who protected it with a 12 kilometer long wall. Just think that more than 200,000 inhabitants lived here and the city was accessible from 9 different doors<\/strong>the. The city was destroyed by the Carthaginians in 406 BC only to be conquered by the Romans in 210 BC who called it Agrigentum and built new buildings. Over time it was then abandoned and even the temples were used as building material. Here is what the ancient city of Akragas must have looked like in the time of the Greeks:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Tip_from_Topsecretsicily\"><\/span>Tip from Topsecretsicily<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>You can book an original <a href=\"https:\/\/www.getyourguide.it\/agrigento-l1158\/agrigento-tour-al-tramonto-con-ingresso-prioritario-nella-valle-dei-templi-t480838\/?partner_id=2MY8JNV&amp;utm_medium=online_publisher&amp;cmp=valledeitempli_top\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">guided sunset tour of the Valley of the Temples with priority admission<\/a> and\/or a fantastic <a href=\"https:\/\/www.getyourguide.it\/agrigento-l1158\/agrigento-picnic-experience-ai-giardini-della-valle-dei-templi-t425689\/?partner_id=2MY8JNV&amp;utm_medium=online_publisher&amp;cmp=valledeitempli_picnic_top\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Sicilian picnic inside the archaeological park<\/a>, shaded by orange groves. The basket will contain: Focaccia with Mortadella, Burrata and Pistachio Pesto; Rizzuola with Bolognese ragout; Mixed salad; Seasonal fruit; Cannolo with ricotta cream; Water and a bottle of wine.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Icarus, la Valle dei Templi dalla prospettiva di un Drone | Strategica Palermo\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/AV8xsKFm9bI?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Agrigento - Agrakas\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/qQ86mwOMKpw?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-cosa-vedere-e-come-arrivare-nella-valle-dei-templi\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_to_see_and_how_to_get_to_the_Valley_of_the_Temples\"><\/span>What to see and how to get to the Valley of the Temples<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>There are so many things to see, <strong>here there are in fact 12 temples and 3 sanctuaries<\/strong> , not to mention the necropolis, the churches, the Hellenistic-Roman quarter, the archaeological museum and the Kolymbethra garden. To see everything it will take at least a day and energy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Absolutely avoid going in the summer or at least avoid the hottest hours<\/strong> , because here it&#8217;s like being in Africa and the heat is terrible. Bring comfortable shoes and fresh water, although there are still refreshment points in the park. <strong>Given the high temperatures, the valley of the temples in summer is still open until 11pm<\/strong> .<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-1 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" data-id=\"38695\" src=\"https:\/\/topsecretsicily.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/2015-12-28_142928818_A5F59_iOS-1024x768-1.jpg\" alt=\"Valley of the Temples, Agrigento.  \" class=\"wp-image-38695\" srcset=\"https:\/\/topsecretsicily.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/2015-12-28_142928818_A5F59_iOS-1024x768-1.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/topsecretsicily.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/2015-12-28_142928818_A5F59_iOS-1024x768-1-300x225.jpg 300w, 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src=\"https:\/\/topsecretsicily.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/2015-12-28_124344799_DEFF9_iOS-1024x768-1.jpg\" alt=\"Valley of the Temples, Agrigento\" class=\"wp-image-38711\" srcset=\"https:\/\/topsecretsicily.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/2015-12-28_124344799_DEFF9_iOS-1024x768-1.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/topsecretsicily.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/2015-12-28_124344799_DEFF9_iOS-1024x768-1-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/topsecretsicily.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/2015-12-28_124344799_DEFF9_iOS-1024x768-1-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" data-id=\"38710\" src=\"https:\/\/topsecretsicily.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/2015-12-28_124340463_33314_iOS-1024x768-1.jpg\" alt=\"Valley of the Temples, Agrigento.  \" class=\"wp-image-38710\" srcset=\"https:\/\/topsecretsicily.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/2015-12-28_124340463_33314_iOS-1024x768-1.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/topsecretsicily.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/2015-12-28_124340463_33314_iOS-1024x768-1-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/topsecretsicily.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/2015-12-28_124340463_33314_iOS-1024x768-1-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" data-id=\"38725\" src=\"https:\/\/topsecretsicily.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Agrigento_kolymbetra.jpg\" alt=\"Koymbetra Garden, Valley of the Temples, Agrigento\" class=\"wp-image-38725\" srcset=\"https:\/\/topsecretsicily.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Agrigento_kolymbetra.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/topsecretsicily.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Agrigento_kolymbetra-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/topsecretsicily.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Agrigento_kolymbetra-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" data-id=\"38731\" src=\"https:\/\/topsecretsicily.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/2015-12-28_123654399_22C24_iOS-1024x768-1.jpg\" alt=\"Temple of Concordia, Valley of the Temples, Agrigento. \" class=\"wp-image-38731\" srcset=\"https:\/\/topsecretsicily.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/2015-12-28_123654399_22C24_iOS-1024x768-1.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/topsecretsicily.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/2015-12-28_123654399_22C24_iOS-1024x768-1-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/topsecretsicily.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/2015-12-28_123654399_22C24_iOS-1024x768-1-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" data-id=\"38724\" src=\"https:\/\/topsecretsicily.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/2015-12-28_115251141_B0751_iOS-1024x768-1.jpg\" alt=\"Temple of Junion, Valley of the Temples, Agrigento. \" class=\"wp-image-38724\" srcset=\"https:\/\/topsecretsicily.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/2015-12-28_115251141_B0751_iOS-1024x768-1.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/topsecretsicily.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/2015-12-28_115251141_B0751_iOS-1024x768-1-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/topsecretsicily.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/2015-12-28_115251141_B0751_iOS-1024x768-1-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" data-id=\"38708\" src=\"https:\/\/topsecretsicily.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/2015-12-28_120152290_40CBE_iOS-1024x768-1.jpg\" alt=\"Valley of the Temples, Agrigento\" class=\"wp-image-38708\" srcset=\"https:\/\/topsecretsicily.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/2015-12-28_120152290_40CBE_iOS-1024x768-1.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/topsecretsicily.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/2015-12-28_120152290_40CBE_iOS-1024x768-1-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/topsecretsicily.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/2015-12-28_120152290_40CBE_iOS-1024x768-1-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/topsecretsicily.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/2015-12-28_122753466_A285B_iOS-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"Temple of Concordia, Valley of the Temples, Agrigento. \"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Temple of Concord<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-mappa-interattiva-della-valle-dei-templi-punti-d-interesse-in-viola\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Interactive_map_of_the_Valley_of_the_Temples_%E2%80%93_Points_of_interest_in_purple\"><\/span>Interactive map of the Valley of the Temples &#8211; Points of interest in purple<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure><iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/d\/u\/0\/embed?mid=1Icf5Dfvdd_Oq_J8WoS7EtCS0HlXZlg0q\" width=\"999\" height=\"480\"><\/iframe><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-piatti-tipici-della-zona\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Typical_dishes_of_the_area\"><\/span>Typical dishes of the area<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Here you find the<a href=\"https:\/\/topsecretsicily.com\/en\/food\/what-to-eat-in-agrigento-and-surroundings\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Find out what to eat in and around Agrigento\"> typical products of the province of Agrigento<\/a> , here instead i<a href=\"https:\/\/topsecretsicily.com\/en\/food\/typical-sicilian-dishes-and-products\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Discover typical Sicilian dishes and products\"> typical Sicilian dishes.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As written above you can also book a fantastic <a href=\"https:\/\/www.getyourguide.it\/agrigento-l1158\/agrigento-picnic-experience-ai-giardini-della-valle-dei-templi-t425689\/?partner_id=2MY8JNV&amp;utm_medium=online_publisher&amp;cmp=valledeitempli_picnic_bottom\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Sicilian picnic inside the archaeological park<\/a>, in the shade of the orange groves. The basket will contain: Focaccia with Mortadella, Burrata and Pistachio Pesto; Rizzuola with Bolognese ragout; Mixed salad; Seasonal fruit; Cannolo with ricotta cream; Water and a bottle of wine.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Most_popular_activities_for_tourists_in_Sicily\"><\/span>Most popular activities for tourists in Sicily<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div data-gyg-widget=\"auto\" data-gyg-partner-id=\"2MY8JNV\" data-gyg-cmp=\"Valle dei Templi><\/div> <!-- wpml:html_fragment <\/div> -->&#8220;><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-cosa-vedere-nei-dintorni-della-valle-dei-templi\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_to_see_around_the_Valley_of_the_Temples\"><\/span>What to see around the Valley of the Temples<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Here you will find the <a href=\"https:\/\/topsecretsicily.com\/en\/province-of-agrigento\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Province of Agrigento\">places to visit in Agrigento and its surroundings<\/a> .<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"47\" src=\"https:\/\/topsecretsicily.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/image-31.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-31343\" srcset=\"https:\/\/topsecretsicily.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/image-31.png 1024w, https:\/\/topsecretsicily.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/image-31-300x14.png 300w, https:\/\/topsecretsicily.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/image-31-768x35.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-prenotazione-volo-hotel-e-auto\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Plan_your_vacation_in_minutes\"><\/span>Plan your vacation in minutes<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.getyourguide.it\/s?partner_id=2MY8JNV&amp;utm_medium=online_publisher&amp;cmp=valledeitempli_bottom&amp;q=Agrigento&amp;et=480838&amp;lc=1158\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">\ud83d\udcf8<strong> Book a guided tour<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\"><strong>\ud83d\udecf\ufe0f <a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/dealspage.html?aid=8076273\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Find accommodation on offer<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\"><strong>\ud83d\udeeb <a href=\"http:\/\/www.skyscanner.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Compare flight prices<\/a>.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\"><strong>\ud83d\ude97 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.rentalcars.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Rent a car at the airport<\/a>.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" 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