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Valley of the Temples (Valle dei Templi)

Zona Archeologica | Via dei Templi, Agrigento, Sicily, Italy
Ranked #2 of 18 attractions in Agrigento
4.5 of 5 stars 354 Reviews
Type: Ancient Ruins, Religious Sites
Activities: Picnicking
Traveler Description: One of the most important archeological sites in Sicily and Unesco World heritage site.  The temples are actually built on a ridge south of the... more »
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Christchurch
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 24, 2012 NEW

Really likes the fact that "Seniors" get a reduced rate - don't forget to ask at all attractions in Sicily. The walk around all the area was amazing,especially as it was a beautiful day. More

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wigan lancashire
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 24, 2012 NEW

We visited the temples by day and night and they are spectacular More

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Sydney, Australia
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23 reviews 23 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 24, 2012 NEW

Absolutely one of the best days spent looking at this amazing site - don't miss it. More

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New York
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2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 21, 2012 NEW

Beautiful. Full of history. Don't miss the gardens! More

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Bristol, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 20, 2012 NEW

I cannot stress how amazing this was. We drove down from Palermo and it was quite easy to find. Once there we found ancient ruins with views of spectacular mountains and the blue sea. It was busy with school parties but they disappeared at lunch time (since it was a Saturday) and since the place was so big it was... More

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Huntington Beach, California
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 17, 2012

The site has a lot of tourist. The temples are easy to vidit and the walk between them is pleasant. More

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Santa Rosa, California
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 15, 2012

Well preserved and marketed site. Plan to walk. Bring water. More

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Alexandria, Virginia
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68 helpful votes 68 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 13, 2012

Unable to find a group tour and unwilling to pay a premium for a private one, I decided to go to Agrigento on my own. It was a three-hour bus ride (one-way) from Catania and about a kilometer walk to the entrance from Colleverde Park Hotel. I am so glad I did this tour on my own. I could spend... More

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england
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 11, 2012

We made sure that we were there when the gates opened and had almost 45 minutes of quietness. More

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Rochester, New York
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 9, 2012
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Great historical site; we had an excellent guide. Went at twilight. More

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