Location: Province of Agrigento
Top Things to do in Province of Agrigento
What to do and see in Province of Agrigento, Sicily: The Best Budget-friendly Things to do
The Province of Agrigento (Italian: Provincia di Agrigento; Sicilian: Pruvincia di Girgenti) is a province in the autonomous island region of Sicily in Italy, situated on its south-western coast. It has an area of 3,041.90 square kilometres (1,174.48 sq mi), and a total population of 474,493. There are 43 comunes (Italian: comuni) in the province.
Restaurants in Province of Agrigento
1. Tempio della Concordia
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5.0 based on 2,544 reviews
Built in 430 BC, this is one of the best-preserved Greek Temples located outside of Greece.
Reviewed By VadimM67 - Murmansk, Russia
The name of the temple we owe it due to one of the first Sicilian historians Tommaso Fazello. However, to whom this temple was actually dedicated, we don`t know until now. The sad state of the neighbors in the valley suggests that the temple of Concordia had to go through a lot to remain in the beautiful form as it is now. Along with the Parthenon, it is the best-preserved Doric temple in the world. It was necessary to survive the capture of Acragas by the Carthaginians in 406, the first and second Punic wars in the third century BC, the barbarian invasions in the fifth century AD, and the endless wars in Sicily in the middle ages. And, finally, it was necessary to protect themselves from the locals, who pulled apart almost all of ancient Rome. They were more danderous for antique temple than the barbarians. Concordia was lucky here. It was called the Church and it protected from encroachments of fans to get hold of antique building materials. Exactly the same saved the Pantheon in Rome. The Concordia temple is beautiful. From all sides. At any time of the day. In the evening, it is illuminated, but I didn`t go here a second time.
2. #MeTe - Museo della Memoria e del Territorio
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5.0 based on 28 reviews
The museum houses the instruments of the garibaldinian doctor Giuseppe Basile, the tools used for the production of wheat and for the production of the tradition wine making and other local trades. Of particular interest is the photografic exhibition of the epoch,showing ordinary people at work,the installment of a multi-media video system that interacts between the various themes. Finally the religious section,which completes the display,showing a photo memory of the fallen soldiers during the Great War.
3. Museo del Giocattolo Sciacca
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5.0 based on 197 reviews
4. Casa Museo del Sapone
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5.0 based on 136 reviews
A soap museum dedicated to the history and science of soap. The museum is an old, restored 19th century building with high ceilings and original stonework. On display, are two old presses and other agricultural tools, typical of South West Sicily. The inspiration to open a soap museum, comes from our experience in making and producing soap and natural cosmetics. We would like to share our passion and knowledge about the history, science and technicalities of soap making, to eveyone interested in learning more about this essential product, which started to be produced in 2800 B.C. All the visits to the museum are guided tours, and at the end of your visit you will have the chance to try our products. We are open ONLY with a reservation, and you may book a tour online or by calling us.
5. Amodeo's Farm - Olive Oil Producers in Sicily
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5.0 based on 88 reviews
Olive Oil Experience ... Reception in our old country house of '68 with exposure of old things and equipments. Visit olive grove and harvesting technique Guided olive oil tasting Visit Frantoio. Visit to the ruins of Montevago and old center promenade. Breakfast, lunch, and Typical products tastings ... ricotta, Pane cunzatu, olives, cheese, etc...
Reviewed By cklavigne
We had a wonderful time at Amodeo's Farm and highly recommend booking this activity! We were greeted at our car by the two sweetest pups and from there Frank welcomed us as if we were his own family. Frank taught us so much about the olive oil process - from growing the trees, picking the olives, actually making the oil, and finally to tasting the many different flavors of the olive oil. Gina was an amazing cook and we can safely say we've never eaten so much food in one sitting and it was all delicious! Thank you Frank and Gina! This was truly a unique experience that we'll never forget.
6. Valle dei Templi
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4.5 based on 17,409 reviews
This region is one of the most important archeological sites in the world with many great temples such as Hera (Juno,) Lacinia, Concordia, Heracles (Hercules) and Olympian Zeus (Jupiter,) all dramatically perched along a long rocky scarp.
Reviewed By alikarim - Dallas, United States
This is an extremely well preserved set of ancient Greek temples that you can visit over a mile long walk. Best thing to do is to park yoru car at the bottom of the valley; at the exit of the site. Then take a local taxi (3 Euros/person) to the top of the site, the main entrance, where fro about an entrance fee of $13.50; you can start at the top temple and walk leisurely down to the bottom sites, exploding multiple temples and ruins in great shape. Lots of tourists here, but well worth the visit. It will take several hours to complete this, so plan for a min half day here. A must do in Sicily.
7. Museo Archeologico Regionale di Agrigento
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4.5 based on 864 reviews
Museum that features Phoenician, Greek, Etruscan, Carthaginian and Roman remains, including impressive sculptures from the Selinunte archeological area.
Reviewed By Kitzwilly - Larchmont, United States
Fabulous collection of Greek pottery, clay deity offerings, an original, huge Hercules statue, and depictions of how temples could have looked, added to the story of the temples and the town.
8. Il Giardino della Kolymbethra
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4.5 based on 882 reviews
Reviewed By Gerd_from_Lund
If I go back to Agrigento it's because I want to visit this magnificent garden again with all the 560 orange trees. And next time I want to visit the garden in March the orange trees are in bloom.
9. Scala dei Turchi
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4.5 based on 4,807 reviews
Scala dei Turchi Scala dei Turchi La Scala dei Turchi seen from the beach State Italy Italy Region Sicily Sicily City Realmonte Mass of Mediterranean water Coordinates 37 ° 17'23.92 "N 13 ° 28'21.95" ECoordinate: 37 ° 17'23.92 "N 13 ° 28'21.95" E (Map) Location map Location Map: Sicily IslandScala dei TurchiScala dei Turchi La Scala dei Turchi is a rocky wall (cliff) that rises above the sea along the coast of Realmonte, in the province of Agrigento. It has become over time a tourist attraction both for the singularity of the cliff, white in color and the peculiar shapes, and following the popularity acquired by novels starring the commissioner Montalbano written by the writer empedoclino Andrea Camilleri, in which such places are cited country commissioner, to be framed with Porto Empedocle..
Reviewed By GcRedaelli - Dublin, Ireland
When you walk on Scala dei Turchi you think for a moment that you are Arizona or in Iceland... all so white marble rock rich of geological signs where the water arrived in the different period, really breathtaking also a bit dangerous... pay attention when you walk all around! Best timing very early in the morning to avoid people or late afternoon to admire the sunset! Highly recommended!
10. Riserva Naturale Orientata Torre Salsa
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4.5 based on 771 reviews
Reviewed By becs2409 - Newmarket, United Kingdom
A lovely sandy beach which is accessed through a nature reserve. The access road is unmade and extremely bumpy, however don’t be put off! At the end is a car park and a short walk to a beautiful sandy beach. The sea is idyllic, there are a few coves to “explore”. We were a party of 8 - teenagers and younger children with us. There are no restaurants or shops, however a portable toilet was in the car park and there was a “snack van” with pizza, ice cream and drinks. Definitely recommend a day here!
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