{"id":3678,"date":"2026-09-03T08:38:57","date_gmt":"2026-09-03T06:38:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.treffpunkt-sizilien.de\/sights\/valley-of-the-temples-valle-dei-templi\/"},"modified":"2026-09-03T08:40:19","modified_gmt":"2026-09-03T06:40:19","slug":"valley-of-the-temples","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.treffpunkt-sizilien.de\/en\/sights\/valley-of-the-temples\/","title":{"rendered":"Valley of the Temples (Valle dei Templi)"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"ts-herocard\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"ts-herocard__img wp-image-2425\" src=\"https:\/\/www.treffpunkt-sizilien.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/tal-der-tempel-1900.jpg\" width=\"1420\" height=\"336\" alt=\"Valley of the Temples near Agrigento with the Temple of Concordia\" loading=\"eager\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.treffpunkt-sizilien.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/tal-der-tempel-1900.jpg 1420w, https:\/\/www.treffpunkt-sizilien.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/tal-der-tempel-1900-300x71.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.treffpunkt-sizilien.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/tal-der-tempel-1900-1024x242.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.treffpunkt-sizilien.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/tal-der-tempel-1900-768x182.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1420px) 100vw, 1420px\" \/><figcaption class=\"ts-herocard__title\">Valley of the Temples<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n<div class=\"ts-wxbar\"><div class=\"ts-wx ts-wx--ph\" data-ts-ort=\"agrigento\" data-ts-fc=\"\" data-ts-titel=\"\"><span class=\"ts-wx__loading\">Wetter wird geladen \u2026<\/span><\/div><\/div>\n\n<p class=\"ts-verdict\"><strong>In short:<\/strong> The <strong>Valley of the Temples<\/strong> (Valle dei Templi) near Agrigento is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the most significant complexes of Greek temples outside Greece. Along a long ridge above the south coast stand eight Doric temples from the 5th century BC &ndash; foremost among them the outstandingly preserved <strong>Temple of Concordia<\/strong>. Despite its name, it isn&#8217;t a valley at all but a coastal ridge; the walking route runs largely downhill. Plan for <strong>half a day to a full day<\/strong>; the site is large, spread out and offers little shade &ndash; start early in summer or make use of the evening opening.<\/p>\n\n<h2>Quick-Facts<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Status:<\/strong> UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1997 (Archaeological Area of Agrigento)<\/li>\n<li><strong>Location:<\/strong> Collina dei Templi, south of Agrigento, south coast of Sicily<\/li>\n<li><strong>Admission:<\/strong> &euro;14 regular, &euro;7 reduced (EU citizens 18&ndash;25); free under 18; free on the 1st Sunday of the month<\/li>\n<li><strong>Opening:<\/strong> daily from 8:30am; evening openings in summer &ndash; check dates in advance<\/li>\n<li><strong>Duration:<\/strong> 2&ndash;4 hours for the temples; half a day to a full day with the museum and the Kolymbethra Garden<\/li>\n<li><strong>Highlights:<\/strong> Temples of Concordia, Juno and Heracles, the Olympeion with its telamons, Temple of the Dioscuri<\/li>\n<li><strong>Bring:<\/strong> water, sun protection, a hat, sturdy shoes &ndash; there&#8217;s hardly any shade<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<h2>History: from Akragas to World Heritage<\/h2>\n<p>The city was founded around <strong>582 BC<\/strong> by Greek settlers from nearby Gela under the name <strong>Akragas<\/strong>. Within a few generations it grew into one of the richest and largest metropolises of the Greek world; the poet Pindar praised it as the &ldquo;most beautiful city of mortals&rdquo;. Wealth from trade and agriculture financed the enormous building programme along the southern ridge in the 5th century BC, which gives the site its appearance today.<\/p>\n<p>In 406 BC Akragas was conquered and plundered by the Carthaginians. Under the Romans the city was later called <em>Agrigentum<\/em>, and in Arab and Norman times <em>Kerkent<\/em> and <em>Girgenti<\/em> respectively &ndash; it only received its present name, Agrigento, in 1927. That the Temple of Concordia survives so completely is owed to a twist of history: in the 6th century AD it was converted into a Christian church, which saved it from decay. The site has been on the UNESCO World Heritage list since <strong>1997<\/strong>; in 2025 Agrigento was Italy&#8217;s Capital of Culture.<\/p>\n\n<h2>The temples &ndash; what you&#8217;ll see<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Temple of Concordia<\/strong> &ndash; the landmark and one of the best-preserved Doric temples anywhere (around 440&ndash;430 BC). Its 34 columns and the complete entablature still stand today because it served as a church for centuries.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Temple of Juno (Hera Lacinia)<\/strong> &ndash; at the highest, eastern end of the ridge, with sweeping views over the site. Traces of fire from the Carthaginian destruction can still be seen on the columns.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Temple of Heracles<\/strong> &ndash; the oldest temple on the site (late 6th century BC); eight of its originally 38 columns have been re-erected.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Olympeion (Temple of Olympian Zeus)<\/strong> &ndash; once one of the largest Doric temples of antiquity, it remained unfinished and today lies as a field of ruins. Famous for the <strong>telamons<\/strong>: roughly eight-metre-tall Atlas figures that supported the entablature. A copy lies on site, while an original is displayed in the Archaeological Museum.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Temple of the Dioscuri (Castor &amp; Pollux)<\/strong> &ndash; the striking corner of four columns with a fragment of entablature is a popular photo spot and unofficial symbol of Agrigento (assembled from ancient fragments in the 19th century).<\/li>\n<li><strong>Kolymbethra Garden<\/strong> &ndash; a green hollow with citrus and olive groves right in the middle of the site, now maintained by the FAI. A beautiful, shady contrast to the temples; access is sometimes separate or via a combined ticket.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<h2>Tickets &amp; opening hours<\/h2>\n<p>The archaeological park charges admission. Children and teenagers under 18 enter free, and the 50% reduction applies to EU citizens aged 18 to 25 on presentation of ID. On the <strong>first Sunday of every month<\/strong> admission is free for everyone (until 7:00pm). Payment at the ticket offices is by cash or card.<\/p>\n<table class=\"ts-decision-matrix\">\n<thead><tr><th>Ticket<\/th><th>Regular<\/th><th>Reduced<\/th><\/tr><\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr><td>Valley of the Temples (Collina dei Templi)<\/td><td>&euro;14<\/td><td>&euro;7<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr><td>Combined: temples + archaeological museum<\/td><td>&euro;19.60<\/td><td>&euro;9.60<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr><td>Combined: temples + Kolymbethra Garden<\/td><td>&euro;20<\/td><td>&euro;12<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr><td>Museo Archeologico &ldquo;Pietro Griffo&rdquo; (alone)<\/td><td>&euro;10<\/td><td>&euro;5<\/td><\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>Open daily from 8:30am; the regular walking route closes around 7:00pm (exit until 8:00pm), with last admission roughly an hour before closing. In the summer months there are additional <strong>evening and night openings<\/strong> (&ldquo;Valle Illuminata&rdquo;) with significantly longer hours. Since times and evening dates change seasonally, check them on the park&#8217;s official website before your visit. A <strong>combined ticket with the archaeological museum<\/strong> is worthwhile if you want to see the finds &ndash; including the original telamon &ndash; in context.<\/p>\n\n<h2>Book tickets &amp; guided tours online<\/h2>\n<p>Admission without queuing or a guided tour can be secured online in advance. A selection of popular options &ndash; booking and payment run through our partner GetYourGuide, and cancellation is usually free up to 24 hours in advance:<\/p>\n<ul class=\"ts-gyg\">\n<li class=\"ts-gyg__item\">\n<p class=\"ts-gyg__title\">Valley of the Temples: Ticket &amp; App Audio Guide<\/p>\n<div class=\"ts-gyg__meta\"><span class=\"ts-gyg__price\">from &euro;22<\/span><span>skip the line<\/span><span>4.1 &#9733; (2,344)<\/span><\/div>\n<p class=\"ts-gyg__desc\">The most-booked entry ticket: skip-the-line access plus an audio guide straight to your own smartphone &ndash; ideal for exploring the temples flexibly at your own pace.<\/p>\n<a class=\"ts-gyg__cta\" href=\"https:\/\/www.getyourguide.com\/de-de\/agrigent-l1158\/agrigent-tal-der-tempel-ticket-app-audioguide-t232892\/?partner_id=9C421\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"sponsored noopener\">View offer<\/a>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"ts-gyg__item\">\n<p class=\"ts-gyg__title\">Skip-the-Line Sunset Tour<\/p>\n<div class=\"ts-gyg__meta\"><span class=\"ts-gyg__price\">from &euro;30<\/span><span>2 hours<\/span><span>guided<\/span><span>4.5 &#9733; (1,633)<\/span><\/div>\n<p class=\"ts-gyg__desc\">The most popular tour on site: two hours through the temples in warm evening light, skipping the queue, with explanations of Akragas and the individual buildings.<\/p>\n<a class=\"ts-gyg__cta\" href=\"https:\/\/www.getyourguide.com\/de-de\/agrigent-l1158\/agrigento-tal-der-tempel-skip-the-line-tour-bei-sonnenuntergang-t480838\/?partner_id=9C421\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"sponsored noopener\">View offer<\/a>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"ts-gyg__item\">\n<p class=\"ts-gyg__title\">Premium Guided Tour of the Valley of the Temples<\/p>\n<div class=\"ts-gyg__meta\"><span class=\"ts-gyg__price\">from &euro;34<\/span><span>2 hours<\/span><span>skip the line<\/span><span>4.6 &#9733; (272)<\/span><\/div>\n<p class=\"ts-gyg__desc\">For culture travellers who want more background: a smaller group and a deeper look into the history and archaeology of the ancient city.<\/p>\n<a class=\"ts-gyg__cta\" href=\"https:\/\/www.getyourguide.com\/de-de\/palermo-l387\/agrigent-tal-der-tempel-premium-fuhrung-t437882\/?partner_id=9C421\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"sponsored noopener\">View offer<\/a>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"ts-gyg__item\">\n<p class=\"ts-gyg__title\">Skip-the-Line Night Tour<\/p>\n<div class=\"ts-gyg__meta\"><span class=\"ts-gyg__price\">from &euro;48<\/span><span>2 hours<\/span><span>4.7 &#9733; (125)<\/span><\/div>\n<p class=\"ts-gyg__desc\">The illuminated temples after sunset &ndash; pleasantly cool in summer and full of atmosphere; one of the best-rated tours.<\/p>\n<a class=\"ts-gyg__cta\" href=\"https:\/\/www.getyourguide.com\/de-de\/agrigent-l1158\/agrigento-tal-der-tempel-nachttour-uberspringe-die-schlange-t497048\/?partner_id=9C421\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"sponsored noopener\">View offer<\/a>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"ts-gyg__item\">\n<p class=\"ts-gyg__title\">Day Trip from Palermo<\/p>\n<div class=\"ts-gyg__meta\"><span class=\"ts-gyg__price\">from &euro;63<\/span><span>approx. 8 hours<\/span><span>4.2 &#9733; (1,711)<\/span><\/div>\n<p class=\"ts-gyg__desc\">Practical without a rental car: a full-day excursion from Palermo with the journey to Agrigento and time in the Valley of the Temples.<\/p>\n<a class=\"ts-gyg__cta\" href=\"https:\/\/www.getyourguide.com\/de-de\/palermo-l387\/palermo-ganzer-tag-in-agrigent-und-dem-tal-der-tempel-t63345\/?partner_id=9C421\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"sponsored noopener\">View offer<\/a>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"ts-gyg__note\">Prices &ldquo;from&rdquo;, as of July 2026; current daily price and availability at GetYourGuide. Affiliate links: if you book, we receive a small commission &ndash; at no extra cost to you.<\/p>\n\n<h2>Planning your visit<\/h2>\n<p>The site has two main entrances with ticket offices: <strong>Porta V (Tempio di Giunone)<\/strong> at the upper, eastern end, and <strong>Porta Quinta \/ Sant&#8217;Anna<\/strong> at the lower, western end. It&#8217;s practical to start at the top by the Temple of Juno and walk <strong>downhill<\/strong> towards the Temples of Concordia and Heracles &ndash; that way you cover the largely shadeless stretch on a downward slope rather than an uphill one. If you&#8217;re arriving by your own car, park it at the entrance that matches this plan, and bear in mind that your start and end points won&#8217;t be at the same car park.<\/p>\n<p>Bring plenty of <strong>water<\/strong>, sun protection and sturdy shoes; the paths are uneven in places. Two to three hours are enough for the temples alone; with the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.treffpunkt-sizilien.de\/sehenswuerdigkeiten\/archaeologisches-museum-agrigent\/\">&ldquo;Pietro Griffo&rdquo; Archaeological Museum<\/a> and the Kolymbethra Garden it becomes half a day to a full day. The visit combines well with the nearby <a href=\"https:\/\/www.treffpunkt-sizilien.de\/sehenswuerdigkeiten\/scala-dei-turchi\/\">Scala dei Turchi<\/a> and the old town of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.treffpunkt-sizilien.de\/en\/places\/agrigento\/\">Agrigento<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n<h2>Getting there<\/h2>\n<p>You can reach Agrigento by train: the <strong>Agrigento Centrale<\/strong> station is connected to Palermo in just over two hours. <strong>City buses<\/strong> run from the town centre (stop &ldquo;Valle dei Templi&rdquo;) directly to the park; the ride takes only a few minutes. By <strong>car<\/strong>, it&#8217;s around two hours from both Palermo and Catania; there are car parks at both entrances. The nearest airports are Palermo (PMO) and Catania (CTA), both roughly two hours&#8217; drive away. More on this under <a href=\"https:\/\/www.treffpunkt-sizilien.de\/en\/places\/agrigento\/\">Agrigento<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.treffpunkt-sizilien.de\/sizilien-mit-dem-mietwagen\/\">Sicily by rental car<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n<h2>Best time to visit<\/h2>\n<p>Ideal times are <strong>spring (April to June)<\/strong> and <strong>autumn (September, October)<\/strong>: pleasant temperatures and bearable sun on the largely shadeless ridge. In high summer the thermometer regularly climbs above 35 degrees &ndash; then it&#8217;s worth going in the <strong>early morning<\/strong> right after opening, or during the <strong>evening opening<\/strong>, when the temples are floodlit. For a general overview, see <a href=\"https:\/\/www.treffpunkt-sizilien.de\/en\/best-time-to-visit-sicily\/\">Best time to visit Sicily<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n<h2>Video impressions from the Valley of the Temples<\/h2>\n<p>The following videos from external YouTube channels give a first impression of the Valley of the Temples &ndash; from drone flights over the row of temples to walking tours through the site. They don&#8217;t replace your own research, but they&#8217;ll get you in the mood for a visit. The videos only load from YouTube once you click them.<\/p>\n<div class=\"ts-vgrid ts-vgrid-c1\"><a class=\"ts-vgrid__item\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=GgoTvY3qCsE\" data-yt=\"GgoTvY3qCsE\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/img.youtube.com\/vi\/GgoTvY3qCsE\/maxresdefault.jpg\" alt=\"Tal der Tempel \u2013 Reise-\u00dcberblick\" width=\"640\" height=\"480\" loading=\"lazy\"><span class=\"ts-vgrid__play\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path d=\"M8 5v14l11-7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"ts-vgrid__cap\">Tal der Tempel \u2013 Reise-\u00dcberblick \u00b7 Rick Steves&#039; Europe<\/span><\/a><a class=\"ts-vgrid__item\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=SwAcRPyX2es\" data-yt=\"SwAcRPyX2es\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/img.youtube.com\/vi\/SwAcRPyX2es\/maxresdefault.jpg\" alt=\"Valle dei Templi \u2013 Cinematic\" width=\"640\" height=\"480\" loading=\"lazy\"><span class=\"ts-vgrid__play\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path d=\"M8 5v14l11-7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"ts-vgrid__cap\">Valle dei Templi \u2013 Cinematic \u00b7 Aerial Film Studios<\/span><\/a><a class=\"ts-vgrid__item\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=ddwST22X7Cc\" data-yt=\"ddwST22X7Cc\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/img.youtube.com\/vi\/ddwST22X7Cc\/maxresdefault.jpg\" alt=\"Walking Tour durch das Tal der Tempel (4K)\" width=\"640\" height=\"480\" loading=\"lazy\"><span class=\"ts-vgrid__play\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path d=\"M8 5v14l11-7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"ts-vgrid__cap\">Walking Tour durch das Tal der Tempel (4K) \u00b7 Prowalk Tours<\/span><\/a><a class=\"ts-vgrid__item\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=R5m5ezbgyMQ\" data-yt=\"R5m5ezbgyMQ\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/img.youtube.com\/vi\/R5m5ezbgyMQ\/maxresdefault.jpg\" alt=\"Die Tempel aus der Luft (Drohne 4K)\" width=\"640\" height=\"480\" loading=\"lazy\"><span class=\"ts-vgrid__play\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path d=\"M8 5v14l11-7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"ts-vgrid__cap\">Die Tempel aus der Luft (Drohne 4K) \u00b7 DS Videography<\/span><\/a><a class=\"ts-vgrid__item\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=KrFLh2YcGZg\" data-yt=\"KrFLh2YcGZg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/img.youtube.com\/vi\/KrFLh2YcGZg\/maxresdefault.jpg\" alt=\"Drohnenflug \u00fcber die Tempel (4K)\" width=\"640\" height=\"480\" loading=\"lazy\"><span class=\"ts-vgrid__play\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path d=\"M8 5v14l11-7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"ts-vgrid__cap\">Drohnenflug \u00fcber die Tempel (4K) \u00b7 Ossi Smile Photography<\/span><\/a><a class=\"ts-vgrid__item\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=F6PZu1fsFeo\" data-yt=\"F6PZu1fsFeo\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/img.youtube.com\/vi\/F6PZu1fsFeo\/maxresdefault.jpg\" alt=\"Impressionen mit der Drohne\" width=\"640\" height=\"480\" loading=\"lazy\"><span class=\"ts-vgrid__play\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path d=\"M8 5v14l11-7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"ts-vgrid__cap\">Impressionen mit der Drohne \u00b7 ClassiCult<\/span><\/a><a class=\"ts-vgrid__item\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=-0Wea6yk58Y\" data-yt=\"-0Wea6yk58Y\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/img.youtube.com\/vi\/-0Wea6yk58Y\/hqdefault.jpg\" alt=\"Valley of the Temples in 4K\" width=\"640\" height=\"480\" loading=\"lazy\"><span class=\"ts-vgrid__play\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path d=\"M8 5v14l11-7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"ts-vgrid__cap\">Valley of the Temples in 4K \u00b7 amuni.travel<\/span><\/a><a class=\"ts-vgrid__item\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=bLmf3RJdxz0\" data-yt=\"bLmf3RJdxz0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/img.youtube.com\/vi\/bLmf3RJdxz0\/maxresdefault.jpg\" alt=\"360\u00b0-VR-Rundgang durch das Tal\" width=\"640\" height=\"480\" loading=\"lazy\"><span class=\"ts-vgrid__play\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path d=\"M8 5v14l11-7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"ts-vgrid__cap\">360\u00b0-VR-Rundgang durch das Tal \u00b7 Daniel Nelu Travel 360\u00b0<\/span><\/a><a class=\"ts-vgrid__item\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=M4ssjnWnsqw\" data-yt=\"M4ssjnWnsqw\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/img.youtube.com\/vi\/M4ssjnWnsqw\/maxresdefault.jpg\" alt=\"FestiValle im Tal der Tempel \u2013 Aftermovie\" width=\"640\" height=\"480\" loading=\"lazy\"><span class=\"ts-vgrid__play\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path d=\"M8 5v14l11-7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"ts-vgrid__cap\">FestiValle im Tal der Tempel \u2013 Aftermovie \u00b7 FestiValle dei Templi<\/span><\/a><a class=\"ts-vgrid__item\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=l-g2VC8hOe0\" data-yt=\"l-g2VC8hOe0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/img.youtube.com\/vi\/l-g2VC8hOe0\/maxresdefault.jpg\" alt=\"Rundgang durch das Tal der Tempel (4K)\" width=\"640\" height=\"480\" loading=\"lazy\"><span class=\"ts-vgrid__play\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path d=\"M8 5v14l11-7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"ts-vgrid__cap\">Rundgang durch das Tal der Tempel (4K) \u00b7 podszum<\/span><\/a><\/div><div class=\"ts-vgrid__player\" hidden><button class=\"ts-vgrid__close\" type=\"button\" aria-label=\"Video schlie\u00dfen\" title=\"Schlie\u00dfen\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path d=\"M18.3 5.71 12 12l6.3 6.29-1.41 1.42L10.59 13.4 4.3 19.7 2.88 18.3 9.17 12 2.88 5.71 4.3 4.29l6.29 6.3 6.29-6.3z\"\/><\/svg><\/button><button class=\"ts-vgrid__fullscreen\" type=\"button\" aria-label=\"Vollbild\" title=\"Vollbild\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path d=\"M7 14H5v5h5v-2H7zm-2-4h2V7h3V5H5zm12 9h-3v2h5v-5h-2zM14 5v2h3v3h2V5z\"\/><\/svg><\/button><div class=\"ts-vgrid__frame\"><\/div><p class=\"ts-vgrid__playercap\"><\/p><\/div>\n\n<h2>Frequently Asked Questions<\/h2>\n<h3>How much does admission to the Valley of the Temples cost?<\/h3>\n<p>Regular admission is &euro;14, reduced &euro;7 (EU citizens 18&ndash;25). Admission is free under 18, and on the first Sunday of every month it&#8217;s free for everyone.<\/p>\n<h3>What are the opening hours?<\/h3>\n<p>Open daily from 8:30am; the regular walking route closes around 7:00pm, with last admission about an hour before. In summer there are additional evening and night openings &ndash; check the exact times in advance.<\/p>\n<h3>How much time should you plan for?<\/h3>\n<p>Two to four hours for the temples; half a day to a full day with the archaeological museum and the Kolymbethra Garden.<\/p>\n<h3>When is the best time to visit?<\/h3>\n<p>Early in the morning, or &ndash; in summer &ndash; during the evening opening, since the site is large and offers little shade. Spring and autumn are the most pleasant seasons.<\/p>\n<h3>Can you get there without a car?<\/h3>\n<p>Yes. Agrigento is reachable by train (Agrigento Centrale), and a city bus runs from the town centre directly to the park.<\/p>\n<h3>Can you visit the Valley of the Temples in the evening?<\/h3>\n<p>Yes, in the summer months: evening and night openings (&ldquo;Valle Illuminata&rdquo;) take place, during which the temples are floodlit.<\/p>\n<h3>What is the highlight of the Valley of the Temples?<\/h3>\n<p>The Temple of Concordia &ndash; one of the best-preserved Greek temples anywhere.<\/p>\n\n<div class=\"ts-offer\">\n<span class=\"ts-offer__badge\">A service from our travel agency<\/span>\n<div class=\"ts-offer__title\">Experience the Valley of the Temples &amp; Agrigento<\/div>\n<p>Guided visits, admission and the right accommodation &ndash; our travel agency plans your stay in Agrigento around the Valley of the Temples and books everything for you. Just send us a no-obligation travel inquiry.<\/p>\n<a class=\"ts-offer__cta\" href=\"https:\/\/www.treffpunkt-sizilien.de\/reise-anfragen\/\">Send a travel inquiry now<\/a>\n<\/div>\n\n<h2>Sources &amp; update<\/h2>\n<p>Based on: editorial local knowledge as well as the official information from the Parco Archeologico e Paesaggistico della Valle dei Templi (Regione Siciliana) and visitor information from lavalledeitempli.it on prices and opening hours. UNESCO World Heritage &ldquo;Archaeological Area of Agrigento&rdquo;. As of: 12 July 2026. 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