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Thursday, March 29, 2018

Sicily 6: Agrigento [Sky Watch Friday]

We departed Selinunte and traveled southeast along the Mediterranean coast to Agrigento (founded in 580 BC). Here, too, in the Valley of Temples, there are the remains of multiple temples [dedicated to Hera, Concord, Heracles and Zeus]. As we entered the valley, our first encounter was with the fairly well preserved Hera Temple (another example of 5th century BC. Doric style, with fluted columns).


Only a short walk further was the 5th century BC. Temple of Concord. It is one of the best preserved Doric temples in all the world thanks partly to its conversion and use as a Christian basilica in the 4th century AD. It was undergoing renovations during our visit, as you can see from the scaffolding.



                               Another short walk took us to the Temple of Heracles (Hercules).




At the end of the path stands the Temple of Castor and Pollux. It consists of only 4 Doric columns that were restored in the 19th century. This is the image emblematic of Agrigento.

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