Poggetto di San Nicola, Agrigento

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Poggetto di San Nicola (address: Strada Provinciale 4, 92100 Agrigento) is a place located in Agrigento (Sicily autonomous region) and belongs to the category of church.

It is situated at an altitude of 413 feet, and its geographical coordinates are 37°17'47"N latitude and 13°35'21"E longitude.

Planning a visit to this place, one can easily and conveniently get there by public transportation. Poggetto di San Nicola is a short distance from the following public transport stations: Tempio di Vulcano (train, 16 min walk), Stazione bus piazzale Rosselli (bus, 27 min walk).

Among other places and attractions worth visiting in the area are: Museo Archeologico Regionale "Pietro Griffo" (museum, 1 min walk), Valle dei Templi (unesco, 10 min walk), Temple of Heracles (temple, 12 min walk).

Coordinates: 37°17'47"N, 13°35'21"E

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Strada Provinciale 4, 92100 AgrigentoAgrigento Italy

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Poggetto di San Nicola – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Valle dei Templi, Temple of Concordia, Temple of Juno, Temple of Olympian Zeus.

0.4 miS
Ancient archaeological site with museum
Valle dei Templi, Agrigento
10 min walk • The Valle dei Templi, a majestic collection of Greek ruins, stands as a testament to the ancient city of Akragas, today's Agrigento, on the southern coast of Sicily, Italy. Declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1997, this archaeological park is one of the most...
0.5 miS
Ancient Greek architecture, Temple, Ruins
Temple of Concordia, Agrigento
13 min walk • The Temple of Concordia stands as a majestic reminder of the ancient world, nestled within the Valley of the Temples in Agrigento, Italy. This well-preserved Greek temple, a striking symbol of Doric architectural prowess, was constructed in the 5th century BC and has...
0.8 miSE
Ancient Greek architecture, Temple, Ruins
Temple of Juno, Agrigento
20 min walk • The Temple of Hera Lacinia, or Juno Lacinia, otherwise known as Temple D, is a Greek temple in the Valle dei Templi, a section of the ancient city of Agrigentum in Sicily. It was built in the middle of the fifth century BC, about the year 450 BC, and in period and in style belongs to the Archaic Doric period.
0.5 miSW
Ancient ruins of a huge Greek sanctuary
Temple of Olympian Zeus, Agrigento
13 min walk • The Temple of Olympian Zeus in Agrigento, Sicily was the largest Doric temple ever constructed, although it was never completed and now lies in ruins. It stands in the Valle dei Templi with a number of other major Greek temples.
0.5 miS
Temple, Ruins, Sacred and religious sites
Temple of Heracles, Agrigento
12 min walk • The Temple of Heracles or Temple of Hercules is an ancient Greek temple in the ancient city of Akragas, located in the Valle dei Templi in Agrigento.
1.4 miNW
Church, Romanesque architecture, Gothic architecture
Agrigento Cathedral, Agrigento
36 min walk • Agrigento Cathedral is a Roman Catholic cathedral in Agrigento, Sicily, dedicated to Saint Gerland. Founded in the 11th century, it was consecrated in 1099 as the seat of the restored bishop of Agrigento.
~180 ftN
37°17'49"N • 13°35'21"E
Museo Archeologico Regionale "Pietro Griffo", Agrigento
1 min walk • Museum, History museum
1.3 miNW
Forts and castles
Castello di Agrigento, Agrigento
35 min walk • The Castello di Agrigento, also known as the Castrum Agrigenti, is a ruined castle in Agrigento, Sicily. In the Middle Ages, it was one of the most important buildings in the city.
1.4 miNW
Museum, Specialty museum
Diocesan Museum, Agrigento
35 min walk • The former Diocesan Museum was designed by architect museographer Franco Minissi, commissioned by the then Bishop of Agrigento Monsignor Giovanni Battista Peruzzo. Constructed between 1958 and 1963 by demolishing the San Gerlando Catholic...
0.6 miSW
Historical place, Ruins
Temple of Dioskouri, Agrigento
15 min walk • The Temple of the Dioscuri was a Greek temple of the ancient city of Akragas located in the Valley of the Temples in Agrigento.
1.3 miNW
Concerts and shows, Historic walking areas, Theater
Teatro Pirandello, Agrigento
33 min walk • The Luigi Pirandello Theater is a theater in Agrigento, built in 1870 by engineer Dionisio Sciascia and architect Giovan Battista Filippo Basile.

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Which popular attractions are close to Poggetto di San Nicola?

Nearby attractions include Museo Archeologico Regionale "Pietro Griffo", Agrigento (1 min walk), Valle dei Templi, Agrigento (10 min walk), Temple of Heracles, Agrigento (12 min walk), Temple of Olympian Zeus, Agrigento (13 min walk).

How to get to Poggetto di San Nicola by public transport?

The nearest stations to Poggetto di San Nicola:

Train

Tempio di Vulcano (16 min walk)
Agrigento Centrale (24 min walk)

Bus

Stazione bus piazzale Rosselli (27 min walk)