Contrada Zunica

Contrada Zunica is a locality in Agrigento, Agrigento, Sicily. Contrada Zunica is situated nearby to the neighborhood Monserrato, as well as near the locality Piano Gatta.

Places of Interest

Highlights include Porto Empedocle railway station and Temple of Olympian Zeus, Agrigento.

Porto Empedocle railway station

Railway station

Photo: Pietrofattori, CC BY 2.0.

Temple of Olympian Zeus, Agrigento

Archaeological site

Photo: GodeNehler, CC BY-SA 4.0.

The Temple of Olympian Zeus in Agrigento, Sicily was the largest Doric temple ever constructed, although it was never completed and now lies in ruins. It stands in the Valle dei Templi with a number of other major Greek temples. Temple of Olympian Zeus, Agrigento is situated 3½ km southeast of Contrada Zunica.

Agrigento Cathedral

Church

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Agrigento Cathedral is a Roman Catholic cathedral in Agrigento, Sicily, dedicated to Saint Gerland. Founded in the 11th century, it was consecrated in 1099 as the seat of the restored bishop of Agrigento. Agrigento Cathedral is situated 2½ km east of Contrada Zunica.