Thursday, November 10, 2011

Valley of the Temples

Agrigento did not disappoint.

Founded in 580 B.C. this town was inhabited by Romans, Greeks and Carthaginians. Each civilaization created its own buildings to reflect their culture, leaving us with a wonder glimpse into life on Sicily over 2000 years ago.

The Valley of Temples feature 7 ruins including the Temple of Juno, Temple of Concordia, Temple of Hercules, Temple of Zeus Olympic, Temple of Castor and Pollux, Temple of Vulcan and the Temple of Asclepius.
Here is the Temple of Hercules

And the Temple of Concordia


















Scattered around the park are various more recent sculptures adding to the visual appeal of the park


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