Overview
Agrigento rises on a ridge above the sea, its honey-hued buildings unfolding across the hills. Behind it, vineyards and almond groves; below, the ancient Valley of the Temples with Doric temples.
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Before you go
Climate
Semi-arid Mediterranean climate; long hot dry summers, mild wet winters. Best in spring and autumn.
Language
Italian and Sicilian (Girgenti) are spoken.
Tourist information
Ufficio Informazioni at Via Cesare Battisti, 15.
Transport
Main train station: Agrigento Centrale. Bus station at Piazzale Fratelli Rosselli. Local buses by TUA.