Agrigento AccommodationSearching for hotels in Agrigento ( Italy) or Agrigento accommodation? Agrigento is a city on the southern coast of Sicily, Italy. It is well-known as the site of the ancient Greek city of Akragas, one of the leading cities of Magna Graecia during the golden age of Ancient Greece. Agrigento is on a plateau overlooking the sea, with two nearby rivers, the Hypsas and the Akragas.While visiting Agrigento, you may visit and explore The Temple of Concordia, the Valle dei Templi. Temple of Demeter, and the Tomb of Theron. Much of modern Agrigento still retains a number of medieval and Baroque buildings. These include the fourteenth century cathedral and the thirteenth century Church of Santa Maria dei Greci (Our Lady of the Greeks). The town also has an outstanding archaeological museum displaying finds from the ancient city. The old centre of Agrigento is also worth a visit much sight to view as the Via Atena, the large Cathedral, and the Chiesa di Santa Maria dei Greci, Salita Santa Maria dei Greci are an interesting array of Norman church built some 1000 years ago on the site of a an ancient Greek temple. Agrigento hosts a few events which may interest you such as the Almond Blossom Festival, The Carnival of Sciacca, The Festival of San Calogero, Blues & Wine Soul Festival, and the Pirandello Week just to name a few. While you are deep in the lush garden of Mediterranean plains be pampered in any of Agrigento’s accommodation which ranges from luxurious hotel to bed and breakfast such as, the Colleverde Park Hotel or the Baia di Ulisse Beach Hotel. - Browse the Agrigento Map or compare Agrigento accommodation from Hotels, Motels, B&Bs, Lodging & Hostels to Holiday & Caravan Parks.
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