What to see, things to do, what to eat, interesting facts
State: AG - Area: Agrigento surroundings
Agrigento has a very ancient history, its name is inextricably linked to the Valley of the Temples.
The city of Agrigento is a labyrinth of alleys and streets of Arab influence and testifies to its ancient past with ancient monuments.
Agrigento is the city that gave birth to Luigi Pirandello. The Strada degli Scrittori departs from Agrigento and allows you to discover the places most loved by Pirandello, Sciascia and Camilleri.
The city of Agrigento offers splendid beaches and the magnificent and famous white cliff of the Scala dei Turchi.
What is the best time to visit Agrigento?
Agrigento can be visited all year round: the welcome and warmth of the Sicilians will amaze you. But for an unforgettable experience, admiring the colors, tasting the flavors and fully experiencing the traditions, it is advisable to plan a visit on the days of one of the festivals that take place in Agrigento during the year.
If you want to know about upcoming festivals and events Click here and you will find a list of the most important ones.
Modugno Belvedere in Agrigento
Episcopal Seminary of Agrigento
Sanctuary of the Addolorata in Agrigento
Church of San Pietro in Agrigento
Collegio dei Filippini Picture Gallery in Agrigento
Fam Gallery Agrigento
Santo Spirito Church of Agrigento
Lucchesiana Library in Agrigento
Caos beach
Porto Empedocle Village
Luigi Pirandello Theater in Agrigento
Pietro Griffo Archaeological Museum of Agrigento
Church of San Giuseppe in Agrigento
Bonfiglio Garden in Agrigento
Museum of Sicilian Carts in Agrigento
Church of San Lorenzo in Agrigento
Agrigento Diocesan Museum
Church of San Nicola in Agrigento
Church of Santa Maria dei Greci in Agrigento
Staircase of Artists in Agrigento
Monastery of the Holy Spirit in Agrigento
Cathedral of San Gerlando in Agrigento
Traditional Festivals, Events, Live Show, Concerts,... Agrigento
Feast of San Gerlando in Agrigento
21 - 25 Feb 2025
Agrigento - Italian Capital of Culture 2025
Feb 2024
Almond Blossom Festival Agrigento
8 - 16 Mar 2025
Feast of Saint Joseph in Agrigento
Mar 2025
Ellenic Music Festival
Jul 2025
Feast of San Calogero in Agrigento
Jul 2025
Festivalle in Agrigento
Aug 2025
Typical food, local wines and drinks, traditional dish to taste in Agrigento
You can obviously taste all the typical products of Sicilian cuisine, the most well-known ones, such as cannoli, Sicilian cassata, arancini, etc. But there are some specialties typical of this area that are more difficult to find in other areas of Sicily.
To view a list of business activity within tourism in Agrigento Click here
