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Best sites in Agrigento
Historic and archeology enthusiasts find Agrigento quite irresistible and the Museo Archeologico Regionale (Regional Archeological Museum) is one that draws a majorit of them. Located just outside the town at Contrada San Nicola ( Church of St. Nicholas), this museum has a view over the Hill of Temples and houses some very ancient finds from the province of Agrigento. This area has recently been identified as the site of the upper agora of the ancient city and contains a number of archaeological and architectural remains to visit.
It even contains Pre-Greek conquests- the some of the most prized exhibits are a cup with tall base and two handles, decorated with geometric patterns, a petite elegant Mycenean amphora (two-handled vase with a long neck narrower than the body) dotted with animals and a Dino- sacrificial vase depicting triskelos (three legs) which is the symbol of Sicily.
Artifacts from the Colonisation period include an excellent collection of black and red vases, the Cratere di Dionisio pointed with Pan- the god of wine being the top attraction, many votive statues, theatrical masks moulds and miscellaneous terracotta figures obtained form the excavations of the temples. The museum illustrates the history of the ancient city of Agrigento and its territory from prehistory to the period of Hellenization.
For history buffs, this will not suffice, in which case they can head to Archeoogical museum of Gela, illustrating the history and culture of ancient Gela through pottery, bronzes and coins, it is housed in building constructed as early as 1950s and refurbished in 1984. The additions in 1995 had renewed its collection further. Another notable museum is the Archeological museum of Caltanissetta.
Apart from museums other Hellenistic and Roman sites found in and around the town like- a pre-Hellenic cave sanctuary situated near Temple of Demeter and a late Hellenistic funerary monument wrongly named “Tomb of Theron”, located outside the sacred area and a 1st century heroon (heroic shrine) connected to the Church of St. Nicholas belong to the must-be-explored list.
Agrigento today stands proud of its rich history and its conscious efforts for preserving its monuments and age-old architecture is paying back well with the excellent development in tourism. Even though it has become modern in a number of ways, it still retains quite a number of medieval and Baroque buildings- like the fourteenth century cathedral and the thirteenth century Church of Santa Maria dei Greci ("Our Lady of the Greeks"), standing on the site of an ancient Greek temple (hence the name).
Agrigento with its notable archeological museums and other sites, is a haven for travelers interested in exploring history of ancient civilizations. A stay at Hotel Agrigento for a week accompanied by a leisurely tour will do wonders to quench their thirst for such exploration.
About the Author
Priya Manavalan, MBA HR is a freelance writer, associated with http://www.operaoflife.com and http://www.mbaguys.net She also writes for various other websites and reviews different tourist destinations.
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