Temple of Dioskouri, Agrigento

Name: Temple of Dioskouri
Address: Agrigento, Italy

#10 among attractions in Agrigento

Historical place, Ruins

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The Temple of the Dioscuri was a Greek temple of the ancient city of Akragas located in the Valley of the Temples in Agrigento.

Alternative names: Coordinates: 37°17'29"N, 13°34'53"E

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Agrigento Italy

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Temple of Dioskouri – 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 miE
Ancient archaeological site with museum
Valle dei Templi, Agrigento
12 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...
0.6 miE
Ancient Greek architecture, Temple, Ruins
Temple of Concordia, Agrigento
15 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...
1 miE
Ancient Greek architecture, Temple, Ruins
Temple of Juno, Agrigento
26 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.
~800 ftE
Ancient ruins of a huge Greek sanctuary
Temple of Olympian Zeus, Agrigento
4 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.
~1470 ftE
Temple, Ruins, Sacred and religious sites
Temple of Heracles, Agrigento
8 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.
0.6 miNE
37°17'49"N • 13°35'21"E
Museo Archeologico Regionale "Pietro Griffo", Agrigento
15 min walk • Museum, History museum
1.3 miN
37°18'33"N • 13°35'10"E
Piazzetta San Calogero, Agrigento
33 min walk • Sacred and religious sites, Church, Square
~280 ftNE
37°17'31"N • 13°34'55"E
Kolymbetra, Agrigento
2 min walk • Ruins
0.6 miNE
37°17'47"N • 13°35'21"E
Poggetto di San Nicola, Agrigento
15 min walk • Church

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Which popular attractions are close to Temple of Dioskouri?

Nearby attractions include Kolymbetra, Agrigento (2 min walk), Temple of Olympian Zeus, Agrigento (4 min walk), Temple of Heracles, Agrigento (8 min walk), Valle dei Templi, Agrigento (12 min walk).

How to get to Temple of Dioskouri by public transport?

The nearest stations to Temple of Dioskouri:

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Tempio di Vulcano (4 min walk)