Agrigento

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.

What to see in Agrigento

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

Things to do

Traditional Festivals, Events, Live Show, Concerts,... Agrigento

Agrigento - Italian Capital of Culture 2025
May 2025

Ellenic Music Festival
Jul 2025

Feast of San Calogero in Agrigento
Jul 2025

Agrigento Summer Program
summer 2025

Festivalle in Agrigento
Aug 2025

Sicilymovie - Film Festival in Agrigento
Nov 2025

Christmas in Agrigento
Dec 2025

Living nativity scene in Agrigento - Montaperto
Dec 2025

Feast of San Gerlando in Agrigento
Feb 2026

Almond Blossom Festival Agrigento
Mar 2026

Feast of Saint Joseph in Agrigento
Mar 2026

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What to eat in Agrigento

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

Interesting and Fun Facts

Interesting and fun facts, mythology, legend, folk tales and more to know about Agrigento

Daedalus, Minos and Agrigento
The story of Daedalus, famous for its labyrinth and of Minos, king of Crete, are closely linked to the city of Agrigento.

Curiosity about San Calogero: the Black Saint.
A legend tells why San Calogero is black

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