Valle dei Templi
Agrigento, Italy
A ridge of Greek temples among almond and olive trees, among the best preserved outside Greece.
The Valle dei Templi (Valley of the Temples) is an archaeological site near Agrigento in Sicily. The city was founded in the 6th century BC as a Greek colony and rose to become one of the leading cities of the Mediterranean. UNESCO added the site to the World Heritage List in November 1997; the area covers 934 hectares.
Doric temples shape the ancient city. According to the park administration, the temples include those of Hera (Juno), Concordia, Heracles (Hercules), Zeus (Jupiter), the Dioscuri (Castor and Pollux), Asclepius (Aesculapius) and Demeter (Ceres), plus the Oratorio di Falaride. A large part of the ancient city still lies under fields and orchards. Excavations also reveal the Hellenistic and Roman city as well as early Christian burials.
Please check opening hours, tickets and current notices about the park with the park administration in advance.
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- Agrigento, Italy
- Category
- History & culture
- GPS
- 37.2900, 13.5856
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Hours, fees and access change. Confirm with the operator or park before you go.
Good to know
Best time to go
The most pleasant months are usually March–May and October–November. Still fine, with some compromises, in June, September and December–February. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)
Getting there
- Italy: Motorway tolls. Tolls on most autostrade; pay at the barrier by card or cash. Motorway limit for cars: 130 km/h.
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Campsites nearby
- Camping Valle dei TempliCampsite2 km from Valle dei Templi · 100 pitchesTentsCaravansElectricityDrinking waterShowersToiletsDogs allowedWi-Fi
- AlbachiaraMotorhome stopover5 km from Valle dei TempliMotorhomesElectricityShowersToilets
- Camping Internazionale NettunoCampsite6 km from Valle dei TempliTentsCaravansMotorhomesElectricityDrinking waterShowersToiletsWaste disposalDogs allowedWi-Fi
- Punta Piccola ParkMotorhome stopover8 km from Valle dei TempliMotorhomesElectricityWi-Fi
- ParkinglandMotorhome stopover10 km from Valle dei TempliMotorhomesElectricityShowersToiletsWaste disposalDogs allowedWi-Fi
- Campeggio CanneCampsite18 km from Valle dei Templi · 50 pitchesTentsCaravansMotorhomesElectricity
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FAQs
Where is Valle dei Templi?
Valle dei Templi is in Agrigento, Italy, at GPS 37.2900, 13.5856. It is about 10 km from Realmonte.
Can you camp near Valle dei Templi?
Yes. The nearest campsite listed in OpenStreetMap is Camping Valle dei Templi, about 2 km away; within 25 km there are 8 campsites and motorhome stopovers.
Which road trips pass Valle dei Templi?
Valle dei Templi is a stop on these CampingSpirit trip guides: Sicily loop: temples, Etna and Baroque towns.
What is there to see near Valle dei Templi?
Places worth a stop nearby: Scala dei Turchi (10 km), Villa Romana del Casale (67 km), Selinunte (75 km) and Piano Battaglia (76 km).
When is the best time to visit Valle dei Templi?
The most pleasant months are usually March–May and October–November. Still fine, with some compromises, in June, September and December–February. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)