Photos of the Beautiful Agrigento Ancient Greek Temples

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Photos of the Beautiful Agrigento Ancient Greek Temples Archaeological Site, The Valle dei Templi ( Valley of the Temples), Sicily. Photos by Photographer Paul E Williams. (TIP – use the icons below the slideshow for thumbnail photos and info)

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Photos of the Agrigento Ancient Greek Temples Archaeological Site

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Photos of The spectacular Ancient Greek temples of the Valle dei Templi ( Valley of the Temples) Agrigento Sicily. It is one of the main attractions of Sicily.

Valley of the Temples Agrigento

The Valley of the Temples Agrigento has one of the most outstanding ensemble of Ancient Greek Temples, The Valley includes remains of seven temples, all in Doric style. Thanks to its good state of preservation, the Temple of Concordia is ranked amongst the most notable Ancient Greek Temples existing today.

Temple of Concordia

The Temple of Concordia has a peristasis of 6 x 13 columns built over a basement of 39.44 x 16.91 m. The peristalsis is a four-sided porch or hallway of columns surrounding the cella in an ancient Greek peripteral temple.

Temple of Hera Lacina

The Temple of Hera Lacina or Juno Lacinia, Temple D, was built in the 5th century BC. It was burnt in 406 BC by the Carthaginians.

Temple of Heracles

Temple of Heracles, who was one of the most venerated deities in the ancient Akragas. It is the most ancient in the Valley: destroyed by an earthquake, it consists today of only eight columns.  measuring 38.15 x 16.90 m: it is in Doric style, peripteros six columns wide by thirteen long. The basement has four steps. Stylistically, the temple belongs to the last years of the 6th century BC. 

Temple of Olympian Zeus

Temple of Olympian Zeus, built in 480 BC to celebrate the city-state’s victory over Carthage. It is characterized by the use of large scale atlases.

Temple of Castor and Pollux

Temple of Castor and Pollux. Despite its remains including only four columns, it is now the symbol of modern Agrigento.

Temple of Hephaestus 

Temple of Hephaestus (Vulcan), also dating from the 5th century BC. It is thought to have been one of the most imposing constructions in the valley; it is now however one of the most eroded.

Temple of Asclepius

Temple of Asclepius, located far from the ancient town’s walls; it was the goal of pilgrims seeking cures for illness. The small temple, probably dating to the late 5th century BC and measuring 21.7 x 10.7 m, rises over a basement with three steps.

Agrigento is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.