Valle dei Templi

Today we took the bus to the west entrance of the Valle dei Templi. There is also a hop-on-and-off bus in summer, but it doesn't run in winter. But the regular bus is completely sufficient. You can easily walk through the complex and take the bus back at the other end.

But we hitchhiked to the sea afterwards.

It's a really beautiful facility and at this time of year there is almost nobody there in the morning, only a few come around midday.

The Valle dei Templi is an archaeological site in Agrigento. It is one of the most outstanding examples of ancient Greek art and architecture of Magna Graecia, and is one of the main attractions of Sicily. The term "valley" is a misnomer, the site being located on a ridge outside the town of Agrigento.

Since 1997, the entire area has been included in the UNESCO World Heritage List. The archaeological and landscape park of the Valle dei Templi, with its 1300 hectares, is the largest archaeological park in Europe and the Mediterranean basin.

It's definitely worth a visit and costs 12.- entrance fee.Read more