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Rise and Fall of Akragas: A Self-Guided Audio Tour

On this self-guided walking tour, you'll trace the rise and fall of Akragas, a city so powerful it once rivalled Athens, through nine temples still standing on the same ridge where Greek colonists built them 2,500 years ago. Starting at the park entrance, follow the Sacred Way past almond groves and olive trees, hearing how Akragas grew from a small colony into one of the Mediterranean's wealthiest cities before the Carthaginians nearly destroyed it in 406 BC. Discover why the Temple of Concordia survived virtually intact, learn that its gleaming white surface once blazed with painted colour, and stand before the re-erected Telamon — a colossal 8-metre figure from the largest Doric temple ever attempted. The Valley of the Temples rewards slow walkers, and this tour gives you the stories to match every stone you pass. PLEASE NOTE: This tour does not include entry. You'll need to purchase entry tickets separately.