As we made our way through the Valley of the Temples, the modern city of Agrigento seemed to get further and further away. After an approximately 20 to 30 minute walk, we came upon our first temple, the Temple of Concordia.  Built around 430 BC, the temple is a very beautiful sight, and is considered…

The archaeological park, known as the Valley of the Temples, is huge!  If you intend to visit this site, expect to walk a lot!  Also, plan realistically, and accordingly!  Do not attempt to see the entire park in one day!  See what you can at a leisurely pace, and then, when you have had enough,…

For me, one of the highlights of visiting the Archeological Museum was seeing the Olympian Telamon.  The Telamon is one of the colossal statues that adorned the Temple of Zeus, and dates back to between 480 and 470 BC.  It was discovered during excavations, and was reassembled in 1825.  The statue is the largest surviving…

Our second day in Agrigento was a complete washout.  A storm had come in from the sea and, in all honesty, we had never seen such rain and lightning.  We managed to run out for a brief walk between downpours, but we basically spent the day relaxing in the apartment.  Later, not long after we…