The nature of the valley

Vegetation in the Gardens

With a view to historical continuity, as part of the FAI intervention, new plants were grown in the Kolymbetra gardens and the species that originally grew there were replanted.
Today, the Kolymbetra Garden is rich in varied vegetation that makes it a magical place, pleasant to walk in but also to dive into the past and history of the place.
The highest parts of the valley are home to the typical plants of the Maquis shrubland: myrtle, mastic, broom, dwarf palm and many more. Their delicious scents sweeten the surrounding air and give wonderful colourful compositions inspired by Sicily’s warmth.
Towards the bottom of the small valley, on the other hand, where the water from the feaci irrigation systems arrives, there are poplars and salt cedars, as well as a wonderful citrus grove with different varieties of mandarins, oranges and lemons. The garden is also full of typical species such as prickly pear, almond, mulberry, carob and giant Saracen olive trees .
In another area there is a garden for the seasonal cultivation of aubergines, cabbage, peppers, tomatoes and courgettes.

Breathing in world heritage together

The wellness centres of the Romans

Works for the muses: the mosaics of the Hellenistic-Roman quarter

Roman affairs

The Punic Wars and the final conquest of Akragas

Vegetation in the Gardens

The driver of Agrigentum’s well-being

The cult of the Emperor

An exceptional discovery: the thermal baths of Agrigentum

The provincial layout of Sicily

The centre of politics in Agrigentum

The tomb of Theron

Moments of leisure: the theatre

The Oratory of Phalaris

The forum in the city of the Akragantines

From Akragas to Agrigentum

The domus, guardians of private life

The ancient port of Agrigentum

Mens sana in corpore sano: the gymnasium of Agrigento

The Roman necropolis

The Kolymbetra Garden

The Romans settle in Agrigentum

The sarcophagus of the Child

The Living Almond Museum

The gods of Agrigento

Hellenistic heritage on the streets of Agrigentum

Cicero’s account: Agrigentum in In Verrem

The life of young people in Roman times

Politics comparison: Akragas and Agrigentum

A Sanctuary for the Latin gods

The theatre of origins

The Hellenistic-Roman quarter