Giardino Botanico Provinciale

Giardino Botanico Provinciale is a garden in Agrigento, Agrigento, Sicily. Giardino Botanico Provinciale is situated nearby to the square Piazzetta Pitagora, as well as near the public building Provveditorato agli Studi.

Places of Interest Nearby

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 1½ km south of Giardino Botanico Provinciale.

Museo archeologico regionale Pietro Griffo

Museum

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Museo archeologico regionale Pietro Griffo is a museum, which is situated 1 km southwest of Giardino Botanico Provinciale.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Villaseta and Maddalusa.

Villaseta

Village

Villaseta is a village in Sicily, part of the municipality of Agrigento, with a population of roughly 6,300. The village was first built during the 17th-century. Villaseta is situated 3½ km west of Giardino Botanico Provinciale.