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Though Agrigento is a modern city of about 60,000 on Sicily’s southwest coast, the majority of visitors come to experience the past just outside of town. At the Valley of the Temples (Valle dei Templi), citizens of the then-major Greek colony of Akragras began building seven Doric style holy monuments in the sixth century BC. The nearby Archaeological Museum helps put everything into context. Agrigento also has some fascinating sights in its old town, like the medieval Norman cathedral.
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1. Shuttle Tour N.C.C Taxi Roberto Alabiso
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5.0 based on 52 reviews
We are a car rental service with an English and German speaking driver. Our drivers are experienced and reliable. Our cars are comfortably equipped. Our services are excursions, weddings, transfer/shuttle and various events like concerts, congress, expo, festivals or sport events.
2. Panificio Dalli Cardillo
3. Seta Spa and Wellness
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5.0 based on 365 reviews
4. goSicily:Cook, eat, explore...
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5.0 based on 70 reviews
The association "goSicily: cook, eat, explore,cooking classes for tourists" was created with the aim of enhancing and pass on the flavors, places and traditions of Sicily of all time. The cooking classes, lasting about four hours,take place in a modern art gallery: "The Farm Cultural Park" and conclude with a tasting of prepared dishes. Everyone can participate.
Reviewed By joannebX7660CG
My family of 6 adults were visiting family in Sicily. We wanted to learn to cook authentic Sicilian cuisine, and Annalisa was The Best instructor. We had a last minute change, due to a leg injury the day before, and Annalisa was great about rearranging our time with her. She has so much energy and passion, not only for cooking, but the quality of the ingredients. That passion was infectious, and we had a blast making the pasta, and all the dishes. One person even made a whale of his pasta, and in a flash, Annalisa was posting it and showing it off on her channel. It was a fun, and delicious experience.
5. Collezione La Gaipa
6. Tony Palermo Taxi
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5.0 based on 28 reviews
Reviewed By sejpen - Gothenburg, Sweden
Tony Palermo is a really nice cabdriver that gives very good service, in time, nice price and very helpful! Call him for a cab when in Agrigento and it's surroundings! Cellphone: +39 329 448 45 21
7. Contino Travel Ncc
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5.0 based on 62 reviews
CONTINO TRAVELL NCC is an exclusive rental service with driver who is committed to providing reliable and safe first class transport from the point of departure to the destination. The high quality cars offer the customer comfort and safety, everything that is expected from a professional executive service. We provide an accompanying service for you and your guests. All transfers to meetings and conventions, offices and hotels are contemplated, even in locations far from the city or with a meeting point with the client at airports or stations. Car rental with driver is a service increasingly requested by those who, for work commitments or any other need, must have a safe, reliable, in total relaxation and without any limitation. CONTINO TRAVEL NCC does not provide the customer with only one car, but provides all the accessory services to solve any need related to the move.
Reviewed By C9307YZpatricial
Need a driver with a luxury van and English-speaking guide who will go the extra mile? Well, hire Melinda and Mauritzio! They are superb! We thought we needed to just get from our B&B to the Temples, but they offered more. They dropped us at a restaurant for dinner, and arranged to come back for us without rushing. They picked us up the next day and delivered us to a guide at the Temples. Along the way, they pointed out special sites and vistas. We were going to take a train from Agrigento to Palermo, but they offered to do the trip for a reasonable price, saving us the trouble of dragging heavy bags. They added a stop at a famous Vista for photos, and even stopped for homemade gelato upon request! Finally, they delivered us to our hotel in Palermo and waited outside the pedestrian area until we were in safe hands. If you are looking to be treated royally, hire Contino Travel. Only the best!
8. Museo Archeologico Regionale di Agrigento
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4.5 based on 864 reviews
Museum that features Phoenician, Greek, Etruscan, Carthaginian and Roman remains, including impressive sculptures from the Selinunte archeological area.
Reviewed By Kitzwilly - Larchmont, United States
Fabulous collection of Greek pottery, clay deity offerings, an original, huge Hercules statue, and depictions of how temples could have looked, added to the story of the temples and the town.
9. Chiesa di Santa Maria dei Greci
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4.5 based on 271 reviews
Reviewed By niki101 - London, United Kingdom
The history of the building starts in the 5th century BC when on the same site was built a Greek temple dedicated to Athena. It was pretty emotional to see the survived columns from the Greek temple incorporated into the walls through the glass floor, and even to touch them in the underground tunnel in the flower-filled courtyard. At one point, during the Norman times, the church became the cathedral of the city, while at the same time the Normans were building San Gerlando’s Cathedral not far away. The frescoes go back to 15th century and show images of Mary’s life. Despite being damaged they are still beautiful. A young woman was there to give me some information about the church in English. She also explained about the entrances: the current entrance of the church is on the west side but as a temple, the entrance was on the east side. Thank you! To reach the church was an amazing experience itself. Tucked away in the old top part of Agrigento, we had to stroll in the charming maze of narrow streets with hundred steep steps and courtyards. I didn’t mind to get lost around for hours. During our visit, meeting some of the locals was a rare event but it was a great joy walking among some of their old charming houses and colourful streets. After seeing so much rubbish everywhere in Agrigento, people here really deserve some respect for trying to keep their streets clean and fresh. The church has opening hours so I had to return to be able to visit. Enjoy it!
10. Santuario di San Calogero
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