Agrigento is one of the leaders in terms of the number of unique landmarks among other Sicilian cities. Tourists can see inimitable antique attractions and medieval buildings here. Of course, local museums deserve a visit too. Valle dei Templi or Valley of the Temples is a worldwide famous attraction. Some of the most interesting antique attractions are located in this archaeological site. Tourists can see an ancient necropolis, explore an antique forum and fragments of protective walls, and take a closer look at several temples. More than two thousand years ago, this area was the center of a large and prosperous city full of luxurious palaces and temples. The majority of buildings that have survived to this day were constructed in the 5th – 6th centuries BC. Temple of Olympian Zeus is one of the most notable antique attractions in Agrigento. The giant temple dedicated to Zeus was never completed. The city suffered from several alien invasions, and later the temple was severely damaged during an earthquake. Nevertheless, even the restored fragments of the building look very impressive. Archaeologists also discovered an antique statue of King Telamon here. It was decided to install it in the center of the architectural complex. The statue is 8 meters tall, and it’s a miracle that it has survived to this day. Besides the legendary antique attractions, pay your attention to landmarks of the medieval period. Cattedrale di San Gerlando remains the main religious
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