Agrigento, Italy cruise port guide
Agrigento is a hilltop city on Sicily's southwest shore. It's known for the ruins of the ancient city of Akragas in the Valley of the Temples, a vast archaeological site with well-preserved Greek temples. On the modern city's outskirts is the Museo Archeologico Regionale 'Pietro Griffo', with artifacts and a telamon (giant male figure). West lies Scala dei Turchi, a stepped white cliff overlooking sandy beaches.
About Agrigento, Italy
Agrigento is a hilltop city on the southern coast of Sicily, home to the UNESCO-listed Valley of the Temples (Valle dei Templi) — one of the most outstanding examples of ancient Greek architecture and art from Magna Graecia. Cruise passengers typically call at Porto Empedocle, 4 km from Agrigento, to visit the temples.
The Valley of the Temples park encompasses seven temples, ancient walls, and necropolises across a broad ridge. The Temple of Concordia is particularly impressive, standing largely intact. The Scala dei Turchi (white chalk cliffs near Porto Empedocle) is a dramatic coastal excursion. The historic centre of Agrigento has medieval streets, churches, and a regional museum.
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