agrigento
states: [italy]
category: cultural
year: 1997
location: Province of Agrigento, Sicily
region: Europe and North America
latitude/longitude: 37.2897222200, 13.5933333300
last visited: 2023
unesco id: 831
world heritage site: 831
Agrigento, a UNESCO World Heritage site in Italy, is renowned for its exceptionally preserved ancient Greek temples, part of the Valley of the Temples. This archaeological treasure showcases Doric architecture from the 5th century BC, including the iconic Temple of Concordia, set against a picturesque Mediterranean backdrop. The site highlights the cultural and historical legacy of Magna Graecia, reflecting the sophistication of ancient Greek civilization in Sicily.
