Akragas
Akragas is an archaeological site in Agrigento, Agrigento, Sicily. Akragas is situated nearby to the archaeological site Grotta Fragapane, as well as near the historic building Villa Aurea.Places of Interest Nearby
Highlights include Valley of the Temples and Temple of Concordia.
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 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 410 metres southeast of Akragas.
Temple of Heracles
Photo: Andrea Schaffer, CC BY 2.0.
The Temple of Heracles or Temple of Hercules is an ancient Greek temple of Magna Graecia in the ancient city of Akragas, located in the Valle dei Templi in Agrigento, Italy. Temple of Heracles is situated 290 metres southwest of Akragas.
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. Villaseta is situated 2½ km west of Akragas.
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 Akragas.
Akragas
- Type: Archaeological site
- Categories: historic site, tourist attraction, and tourism
- Location: Agrigento, Agrigento, Sicily, Italy, Europe
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Latitude
37.29203° or 37° 17′ 31″ northLongitude
13.58857° or 13° 35′ 19″ eastOpen location code
8F9M7HRQ+RCOpenStreetMap ID
node 3548335004OpenStreetMap feature
historic=archaeological_site
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In Other Languages
“Akragas” goes by many names.
- Greek: “Ακράγας”
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Notable Places Nearby
Highlights include Grotta Fragapane and Agora Inferiore.
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