Agrigento (Sicily) Vacation Travel Video Guide (VIDEO)

Summary
Agrigento, Sicily is a well-known tourist destination due to its ancient temple ruins and medieval center. The city’s cathedral, built above a former temple devoted to Zeus, has undergone many transformations over the centuries. Agrigento was once a prosperous ancient metropolis, but its size was gradually reduced to that of a village. However, some remarkable buildings have survived, including the Cistercian Monastery and nearby religious buildings.

Highlights

• Agrigento is famous for its ancient temple ruins and medieval center.
• The city’s cathedral, built above a former temple devoted to Zeus, has undergone many transformations over the centuries.
• Agrigento was once a prosperous ancient metropolis, but its size was gradually reduced to that of a village.
• The Cistercian Monastery is one of the oldest and most beautiful religious buildings in Sicily.
• The nearby religious buildings have simple beauty and a timeless quality.
• Nuns in the area still produce traditional confectionery and offer it for sale.
• The beauty of the ancient temples of Agrigento overshadows the baroque works of art in the church.