Museo Archeologico Regionale "Pietro Griffo", Agrigento

Name: Museo Archeologico Regionale "Pietro Griffo"
Address: Contrada San Nicola, 12, Agrigento, Italy
Telephone: +39 0922 401565

#7 among attractions in Agrigento

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Museo Archeologico Regionale "Pietro Griffo" (address: Contrada San Nicola, 12) is a place located in Agrigento (Sicily autonomous region) and belongs to the category of museum, history museum.

It is situated at an altitude of 417 feet, and its geographical coordinates are 37°17'49"N latitude and 13°35'21"E longitude.

Planning a visit to this place, one can easily and conveniently get there by public transportation. Museo Archeologico Regionale "Pietro Griffo" 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: Poggetto di San Nicola (church, 1 min walk), Valle dei Templi (unesco, 11 min walk), Temple of Heracles (temple, 13 min walk).

Coordinates: 37°17'49"N, 13°35'21"E

Address

Contrada San Nicola, 12Agrigento Italy

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+39 0922 401565

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

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Ancient archaeological site with museum
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Temple of Concordia, Agrigento
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Ancient Greek architecture, Temple, Ruins
Temple of Juno, Agrigento
21 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.
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Ancient ruins of a huge Greek sanctuary
Temple of Olympian Zeus, Agrigento
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Temple, Ruins, Sacred and religious sites
Temple of Heracles, Agrigento
13 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.
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Church, Romanesque architecture, Gothic architecture
Agrigento Cathedral, Agrigento
35 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.
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Forts and castles
Castello di Agrigento, Agrigento
34 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.
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Museum, Specialty museum
Diocesan Museum, Agrigento
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Historical place, Ruins
Temple of Dioskouri, Agrigento
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Concerts and shows, Historic walking areas, Theater
Teatro Pirandello, Agrigento
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Museo Archeologico Regionale "Pietro Griffo"?

Nearby attractions include Poggetto di San Nicola, Agrigento (1 min walk), Valle dei Templi, Agrigento (11 min walk), Temple of Heracles, Agrigento (13 min walk), Temple of Olympian Zeus, Agrigento (13 min walk).

How to get to Museo Archeologico Regionale "Pietro Griffo" by public transport?

The nearest stations to Museo Archeologico Regionale "Pietro Griffo":

Train

Tempio di Vulcano (16 min walk)
Agrigento Centrale (23 min walk)

Bus

Stazione bus piazzale Rosselli (27 min walk)