In Ancient Greek times Agrigento or Akragas as it was known was an important walled city. It was home to the philosopher Empedocles. At the southern edge of the Greek city, temples were built and these can be seen below. Parts of the Agrigento still reflect their Medieval heritage in particular the church of San Nicola and the Cathedral. Today it is the main town in the province of Agrigento, and is the commercial and shopping centre. A large market is held in Agrigento every Friday and is worth visiting for a bargain. It is also worth a visit in early February to see the Festival of the Almond Blossom.

Agrigento sits on the top of a hill. To the South it looks down over the coastal towns of San Leone and Porto Empledocle

The pictures on the left and the right above are of the main road in Agrigento Via Atenea. The picture in the centre shows a balcony perched above a side street off the main road.

The Valley of the temples in agrigento is home to some of the finest remains of Greek temples outside of Greece. The site also has the ruins of necropolises, houses and streets. The temples were all built in or around the 5th century B.C. During the day time the site is busy with tourists arriving in coaches. It can also get unbearably hot during the summer months.

The temple of Concorde looks stunning lit up at night.