Agrigento: The City of the Valley of the Temples

Founded in 581 BC, Agrigento is a city of contrasts, blending ancient and modern worlds. The old city, once the Greek Akragas — described by the poet Pindar as «the most beautiful of cities inhabited by mortals» — is home to the Hellenistic-Roman quarter and the renowned Museo Archeologico. The breathtaking Valle dei Templi (Valley of the Temples), one of Sicily’s most famous landmarks, stands as a testament to its ancient splendor.
The medieval and modern city is dominated by the majestic Cathedral (Duomo), dating back to the 11th century.
Just outside Agrigento, in the district of Caos, you can visit the birthplace of famed writer Luigi Pirandello, now a museum, where his ashes rest beneath a historic stone and pine tree.