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Italian Capital of Culture

Agrigento 2025: itinerary among temples, words and cultural landscapes

Typology
car route
Duration
4 days
Number of Stages
4
Difficulty
Easy

In 2025 Agrigento is the Italian Capital of Culture and reveals itself as a stage for millennial stories and contemporary projects. This four-day cultural itinerary guides the curious traveler to discover the deep soul of the city: from the Valley of the Temples to the historic center, from Pirandello's house to the cliffs of Realmonte, from monasteries to villages regenerated by art.

Among events, exhibitions, concerts and narrative paths, Agrigento is told as the capital of beauty, memory and dialogue. An unmissable opportunity to experience the area in a slow and conscious way, among encounters, panoramas and traditional flavors.

Valley of the Temples and Garden of Kolymbethra

giardino della Kolymbethra

- The journey begins in the heart of ancient Akragas: the Valley of the Temples, a UNESCO site and among the most spectacular archaeological complexes in the Mediterranean.

- You visit the temples of Concordia, Hercules, Juno, and walk among olive and citrus groves in the Kolymbethra Garden, an oasis of biodiversity.

- In the afternoon, the “Pietro Griffo” Archaeological Museum enriches the experience with artifacts from the excavations.

- The day ends with a sunset aperitif and a cultural event by the Agrigento 2025 program.

Historical center and Pirandello

foto per visitsicily - Agrigento 2025 – Capitale della Cultura ScaladeiTurchi - ph_ p.Barone

- The second day opens with a visit to the historic center of Agrigento: Via Atenea, St. Gerlando's Cathedral and the Church of Santa Maria dei Greci, built on an ancient temple.

- This is followed by a stop at Luigi Pirandello's birthplace, now a museum dedicated to his life and work.

- The afternoon is free to explore galleries, workshops and literary cafes, or participate in exhibitions and thematic tours.

- In the evening, dine in the historic center and participate in the events of the official Capital of Culture calendar.

Favara, Realmonte and cultural coast

foto per visitsicily - Agrigento 2025 – Capitale della Cultura Favara - ph_P.Barone

- The day starts in Favara with the Farm Cultural Park, a space for urban art and regeneration.

- It continues to the Chiaramontano Castle and the village bakeries.

- In the afternoon, stop at Scala dei Turchi to admire the white cliff overlooking the sea.

- The Realmonte salt mine is also visited by reservation.

- In the evening, we dine in San Leone, a seaside resort in Agrigento, enlivened by cultural events and music on the waterfront.

Spirituality, crafts and cuisine

foto per visitsicily - Agrigento 2025 – Capitale della Cultura SanGerlando - ph_Just Maria

- The last day opens with a visit to the Monastery of the Holy Spirit, known for its cloister and convent cakes.

- In the afternoon, visit the Diocesan Museum and walk to the Belvedere with panoramic views of the Valley of the Temples.

- Followed by an immersive experience: craft workshop or cooking class on Sicilian cuisine with Greek-Arabic influences.

- It concludes with an evening cultural event, including music, film or readings.

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