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Valley of the Temples (Valle dei Templi)


TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4.5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #1 of 10 attractions in Agrigento
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 higher more »
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Attraction type: Ancient ruins, Religious site
Activities: Picnicking
Address: Zona Archeologica
Via dei Templi Agrigento, Sicily
Italy

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5 of 5 stars
southernbella33   4 contributions
Ringgold, GA
Oct 29, 2009

Hire a guide and learn more about Greek and Roman culture as you explore temples built before Christ was born. You are allowed to wander amongst the sites which is on high spot above the Mediterranean. This is one of my favorite places in the world! more

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5 of 5 stars
pj423977   1 contribution
kansas city, Missouri
Oct 26, 2009

and Sicilians are very respectful of their history as related to the temples. more

Awesome
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5 of 5 stars
biddy58   1 contribution
Sydney, Australia
Oct 24, 2009

Take your camera, a hat and comfortable walking shoes. Do some research beforehand. Wonderful site with views to the ocean. Doric temples in good condition although you can only view them from outside. Don't forget to take note of the vegetation as you do the walk. more

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5 of 5 stars
Kinzy   29 contributions
St. Charles, MO
Jul 1, 2009

When my wife and I were in Agrigento we arranged for a private tour of the Valley of the Temples and the Archeological Museum with Michele Gallo (www.sicilytravel.net/Agrigento_tours.htm ) from a recommendation in Lonely Planet Sicily Travel Guide. We were very happy with the tour! Michele picked us up at our Hotel and drove us to the Archeological Park and... more

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2 of 5 stars
djshark   25 contributions
Haifa, Israel
Jun 18, 2009

First of all, I agree that the site contains some nice temples, however I think it is way too commercialized; aside from the sun and air, you are charged for almost anything: 1. Parking in either "side" of the valley costs 3 Euros - no problem there, the eastern car park (Via Crispi) is less crowded. 2. Combined entrance to... more

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4 of 5 stars
AndySD   27 contributions
San Diego
Nov 23, 2008
4/4 found this review helpful

The temples and ruins themselves are absolutely amazing. Apparently these are the best preserved temple ruins in the world. The site is spread out and requires a bit of walking. Most of the signage is old and faded and ALL of the signage is in Italian. There are no signs or brochures in any other language. We visited at the... more

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5 of 5 stars
julieannboo   28 contributions
london
Jul 4, 2008
3/4 found this review helpful

A MUST, MUST for any tourist going to Sicily. It is hot and its hard work but you have to do it. We had a fab local guide Luigi Naples - he made the trip for us. more

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5 of 5 stars
Canadians-in-UK   37 contributions
Aylmer, Canada
May 1, 2008
4/4 found this review helpful

Nothing can prepare you for the sight of these magnificent ruins. They are just simply massive! If your dates are flexible, I would suggest visiting during low season when the temperature will be cooler and the crowds will be thinner. We were there at the end of March and at high noon, the sun was super hot so I can... more

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5 of 5 stars
886886   21 contributions
Jul 17, 2006
4/4 found this review helpful

It was not especially crowded. I recommend hiring a guide - I believe our hotel recommended our guide - which was money well spent. These temples are far better preserved than the ones in Greece. Enjoy! more

stunning
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5 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Member
Tampa, fl
Jun 17, 2005
6/13 found this review helpful

Just returned from Sicily, can't wait to go back there is so much to see one week is not enough. I spent two days just at the Valley of the Temples, took over a hundred photo's and just marvled at the beauty of these ancient temples. The only problem I had is that even though I am Italian I can't... more

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Valley of the Temples (Valle dei Templi) Address

Zona Archeologica | Via dei Templi, Agrigento, Sicily, Italy