An unusual guided tour to discover the particular structures attributable to the necropolis activity of the first Christian communities of Agrigento.
The itinerary is dedicated to the exclusive exploration of structures attributable to the activity of necropolis of the first communities of Christians from Agrigento.
Retracing an ancient greek road axis - a real "way of the tombs" - it will be possible to access the Fragapane Cave, the largest catacomb in the Valley of the Temples, and then continue to a Roman necropolis of the second century. BC and other suggestive early Christian tombs.
Once at the Villa Aurea, the visitor can enjoy the intense sensory experience offered by the colors, smells and sounds of the garden and conclude the visit with the scenic view of the Temple of Concordia.
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Meeting Point
Meeting point at the olive tree located in front of the Temple of Concord.
It is possible to reach the meeting point from the ticket office of the Tempio di Giunone.
The booked time refers to the departure of the visit, it is it is advisable to access the archaeological site at least 30 minutes before the start of the visit.
What's included
- Didactic tour in Italian
What's excluded
- Entrance ticket to the site
Date
Until 30 October 2021
Monday to Sunday at 16.30 e 17.45
Services
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Visits
for individuals by reservation
available in Italian
Info Reservation
- Buy your visit online
- To participate in the guided tour it is necessary to purchase the entrance ticket to the site
Where
Via Panoramica dei Templi Snc, Agrigento (AG)
How to reach
By bus
From Catania Airport - Agrigento: Sais Trasporti Spa
From Palermo Airport - Agrigento: Sal Trasporti
Agrigento: the city buses (lines 1, 2, 2/, 3/) leaving from the bus station in Piazzale Rosselli and the central railway station in Agrigento (Piazza Marconi) reach the Valley of the Temples.
By car
From Palermo (130 km): take the SS121 and exit at Agrigento/SS189. After Aragon follow the signs for the centre of Agrigento or if you want to get directly to the Valley of the Temples, follow the signs for Caltanissetta, Canicattì and take the 640 (Caltanissetta- Porto Empedocle) towards Porto Empedocle. At the roundabout Giunone, under the Temple of Juno, take the tree-lined avenue until you reach the Sant'Anna car park or near the Temple of Juno.
From Trapani/Erice (175km) /Selinunte (99km): take the state road 115. After passing Porto Empedocle follow the signs for Valle dei Templi.
From the Taormina-Catania-Siracusa area: take the Catania-Palermo motorway. After Enna, take the exit towards 640 Caltanisetta/Agrigento following first the sign for Caltanissetta and then Porto Empedocle until you reach the roundabout Giunone under the Temple of Juno. Following the indication Valle dei Templi you arrive at the car park.
From the area of Ragusa: follow the state road 115 until you reach the roundabout Giunone.
By train
from Palermo's central railway station there are 13 trains a day from Monday to Friday, 10 on Saturday, 6 on Sunday. Journey time of about 2 hours. The central railway station of Agrigento is located in Piazza Marconi, in the city centre.
Accessibility
Not accessible
Web
Official WebsiteVisiting Rules
- Green Pass required from August 6, 2021 to access the site
From August 6th the access to the site is allowed only to persons holding one of the Covid19 Green Pass certifications together with a valid identity document, with reference to the current government provisions in order to cope with the epidemiological emergency from Covid19.
COVID-19 Green Certification is not required for children under 12 years of age and those exempt on the basis of appropriate medical certification.
Find out more - For visitors to the Archaeological and Landscape Park of the Valley of the Temples who do not have the Greenpass, a hub is available from the Asp of Agrigento at the entrance of the Temple of Juno where it will be possible to take a quick swab.
The service is free and is open every day from 9.00 to 12:45 (last swab at 12.30) and from 15.00 to 18.15 (last swab at 18.00). - At the entrance your body temperature will be checked through infrared thermometers. The operation will be held in a special triage room placed in the parking area nearby the Temple of Juno ticket office. If a body temperature above 37.5 ° C is registered, you will not be able to enter the Valley.
You will be supported by the security staff if an intervention of the family doctor or the health authority is required. - You must wear the mask both at the entrance and during the entire visit
We remind you that the use of a mask or other nose and mouth covering tool is not mandatory for children under the age of six and for people with disabilities which make the use of the mask incompatible. - Always keep the safety distance of 1.50 m
- Follow the signage positioned along the routes
- Disinfect your hands, also using the sanitizer dispensers placed at the entrance and nearby the toilets
- Remember that gatherings are prohibited
- The purchase at the ticket office can only be made with cards.
