Contrada Mosè

Contrada Mosè is a locality in Agrigento, Agrigento, Sicily. Contrada Mosè is situated nearby to the hamlet Portella, as well as near the village Villaggio Mosè.

Places of Interest

Highlights include Valley of the Temples and Temple of Concordia.

Valley of the Temples

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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 Concordia

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The Temple of Concordia is an ancient Greek temple of Magna Graecia in the Valle dei Templi in Agrigento on the south coast of Sicily, Italy. It is the largest and best-preserved Doric temple in Sicily and one of the best-preserved Greek temples in general, especially of the Doric order. Temple of Concordia is situated 2½ km west of Contrada Mosè.

Temple of Juno (Hera Lacinia)

Temple

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The so-called Temple of "Hera", otherwise known as Temple D, is a Greek temple in the Valle dei Templi, a section of the ancient city of Agrigentum in Sicily.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Villaggio Mosè and San Leone.

Villaggio Mosè

Village

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Villaggio Mosè is a village.

San Leone

Village

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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 4 km southwest of Contrada Mosè.