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Agrigento - Valley of the Temples Valle dei Templi

 
Following the Passeggiata Archeologica downhill from the Archeological Museum, a parking lot is reached from which it is possible to visit the temples in the Valley of Temples (Valle dei Templi). There are two groups of temples to visit, the first one being the eastern group which consists of three buildings from the years 500, 425 and 450 B.C. That they carry the names Hercules (Heracles), Concordia and Juno (Hera) Lacinia is more or less arbitrary.

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In ancient times the southern city wall of Akrágas ran round the edge of a steep precipice. Close to this wall, which was linked to the natural "fortification" of the rock-face and the remains of which are still visible, these temples are situated in a line and, by virtue of their superb position, form a group of buildings of outstanding beauty (illuminated in the evenings).
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Address: Valley of the Temples, Argrigento , Italy
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