Temple of Castore and Polluce
Temple of Castore and Polluce is a ruin in Agrigento, Agrigento, Sicily. Temple of Castore and Polluce is situated nearby to the archaeological site Temple of Castor and Pollux, as well as near Sanctuary of Chthonian Gods.Places of Interest Nearby
Highlights include Valley of the Temples and Temple of Castor and Pollux.
Valley of the Temples
Photo: Poudou99, CC BY-SA 3.0.
Valley of the Temples is one of the most important archaeological sites in Sicily and a major UNESCO World Heritage Site. Located just outside the city of Agrigento, this vast park preserves the remains of the ancient Greek city of Akragas, once one of the leading cities of Magna Graecia.
Temple of Castor and Pollux
Archaeological site
Sanctuary of Chthonian Gods
Archaeological site
Photo: Mboesch, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Sanctuary of Chthonian Gods is an archaeological site.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Maddalusa and Villaseta.
Villaseta
Village
Villaseta is a village in Sicily, part of the municipality of Agrigento, with a population of roughly 6,300.
San Leone
Village
Photo: Toni Pecoraro, Public domain.
San Leone is a seaside town and port South of Agrigento. It rises on the Akragas point, near the mouth of the Akragas river. San Leone is situated 3 km south of Temple of Castore and Polluce.
Temple of Castore and Polluce
- Type: Ruin
- Categories: tourist attraction and tourism
- Location: Agrigento, Agrigento, Sicily, Italy, Europe
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Latitude
37.29128° or 37° 17′ 29″ northLongitude
13.58134° or 13° 34′ 53″ eastElevation
58 metres (190 feet)Open location code
8F9M7HRJ+GGGeoNames ID
10376144
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