Ancient treasure among the almond trees

Agrigento - JEWEL OF THE ANCIENT WORLD Agrigento - a unique antique treasures, located in Italy. Today, a modern city, very unusual in nature. There are ancient monuments that are testimony to former power of the Roman Empire in these lands. Temple of Hercules Situated on the southern coast of Sicily, a city famous for its valley of the temples, where are the monuments of Roman, Greek and Punic times. Until archaeological Agrigento can be reached by bus, car or train, in the summer can take the ferry or pleasure boat. It is best to visit this region in the spring. At this time, blooming almond trees, which create a unique atmosphere of Agrigento. The modern part of town is just a few kilometers from the Valley of Temples, which was included in UNESCO World Heritage List. Temples dedicated to Greek and Roman gods, and named in honor of Juno, Concord, Jupiter, Hercules, and other legendary gods. Temple of Concord Agrigento was the successor of the ancient Akraganta. An ancient Greek colony Akragant was founded in 582 BC. er. Greek poet Pindar wrote: "This is the most beautiful city of all, built by people ...." In Akragante was born the famous Greek philosopher Empedocles (490-430 years. BC. Er.). The city preserved streets, houses, cemeteries, ruins of the Auditorium and a small theater. The biggest cult construction is the Temple of Olympian Zeus. It was built in 480 BC. er. in honor of military victory. Unfortunately, to have survived only a small part of his design. Several years ago, a strong earthquake destroyed much of this temple. Statue of Zeus temple Another valuable monument is the Temple of Concord, unfortunately, his real name remains unknown. It was built around 450 BC. er. and very well preserved, although the roof is still missing. To a large extent to maintain its accounts for the fact that in the XI century the building was converted into a Christian church. The Temple of Jupiter was built in 440 BC. er. but so far it is poorly preserved. You can also visit the Temple of Hephaestus, Aesculapius and Hercules. See also other materials about the ancient ruins: A reminder of bygone power of Persia Jam - ancient impregnable fortress in North Africa as we conquered Europe with Sea Pompei - The Legend, covered with ashes Rock-of-Kashel - an ancient symbol of the Irish State largest complex of Roman temples built 3000 km from Rome Flooding is useful ... the eruption the Temple of Skulls - a symbol of the Kingdom of the dead, ancient building, the name given to the whole country A lonely wanderer in Baalbek, Appetizers, and locks Bible stories to the abandoned ruins of the Kingdom of Ani At the places of cult sacrifices of the ancient tribes of the southern stone miracle African country, where the two calendars and two ways of calculating time Great restaurants and inspiring ruins of strange dreams about ancient cities ruins of Hampi, injustice and thick beggars Homeland Pythian Games Symbol former power of ancient Greece