Historic Site · Agrigento, Italy
Valley of the Temples
The Valle dei Templi, or Valley of the Temples, is an archaeological site in Agrigento (ancient Greek: Ακράγας, Akragas), Sicily. It drew 809,934 visitors in 2022.
Photo: Wolfgang Pehlemann via Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 3.0 de. Cropped and resized for display.
Landmark facts
| Location | Agrigento, Italy |
|---|---|
| Type | Historic Site |
| Area | Area: 0.3 km² |
| Annual visitors (2022) | 809,934 |
| Coordinates | 37.2897° N, 13.5933° E |
Every fact above is taken from the sources listed below; anything no source states is left blank rather than guessed.
What Valley of the Temples is known for
The Valle dei Templi, or Valley of the Temples, is an archaeological site in Agrigento (ancient Greek: Ακράγας, Akragas), Sicily.
About Valley of the Temples
The Valle dei Templi, or Valley of the Temples, is an archaeological site in Agrigento (ancient Greek: Ακράγας, Akragas), Sicily. It is one of the most outstanding examples of ancient Greek art and architecture of Magna Graecia, and is one of the main attractions of Sicily. The term "valley" is a misnomer, the site being located on a ridge outside the town of Agrigento.
Planning a visit? Visit the official Valley of the Temples website — the official site has the current visiting information.
How to get there
| Nearest town | Agrigento |
|---|---|
| Nearest airport | Comiso Airport ""Vincenzo Magliocco"" (CIY) |
| Distance from the airport | 59.5 miles (straight line) |
Nearest major airport by straight-line distance from the landmark’s coordinates; road distance will be longer.
Airports near this landmark
The airports a visitor would actually fly into, nearest first — each link opens its profile on our sister site AirportProfiles.
- Falcone–Borsellino Airport (PMO) · Palermo, Italy · 67.1 miles away
- Catania-Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) · Catania, Italy · 81.8 miles away
- Malta International Airport (MLA) · Valletta, Malta · 111.5 miles away
Landmarks nearby
The closest landmarks in this library, by straight-line distance.
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Frequently asked questions
What is Valley of the Temples?
The Valle dei Templi, or Valley of the Temples, is an archaeological site in Agrigento (ancient Greek: Ακράγας, Akragas), Sicily.
Where is Valley of the Temples located?
Valley of the Temples is in Agrigento, Italy. Its coordinates are 37.2897° N, 13.5933° E.
How do I get to Valley of the Temples?
The nearest town is Agrigento, and the nearest airport is Comiso Airport ""Vincenzo Magliocco"" (CIY), about 59.5 miles away (straight line).
Sources
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Valle_dei_Templi — Wikipedia article — overview, history and core facts (CC BY-SA).
- https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q636774 — Wikidata — built year, architect, height/size, visitors, official website (CC0).
- https://www.parcovalledeitempli.it/ — Official website of the landmark / managing body.
- https://github.com/jbrooksuk/JSON-Airports — Nearest major airport computed from landmark and airport coordinates (haversine); airport list: jbrooksuk/JSON-Airports.
Page last updated 13 November 2026.