If you look closely at the Akragas telamons you will notice that these huge statues were formed of several blocks of stone stacked on top of each other.
In ancient times this was not so evident: originally, you could slide your hand over these mammoth sculptures and barely feel the transition from...
In ancient times, when sailors passed by Akragas, they would have been ecstatic and impressed.
In the astonishing belt of temples that embraced the city there was one temple of colossal dimensions that stood out from the rest.
The structure's bright colours – red, white and blue – increased ...
The Sanctuary of Asclepius was located outside the walls of Agrigento, far from the noise of the city. It was a very quiet place, where the sick had to rest to heal: for this reason its atmosphere was very relaxing.
Patients would be lulled by the sounds of the surrounding nature or the rustling o...
The Sanctuary of Asclepius is completely surrounded by nature.
When you visit, it is easy to be carried away by the smells and scents given off by the plants. Particularly after rain, the smell of the wet fields is so strong that it remains indelibly in the mind.
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The peaceful ponds of Pantalica are invaded by fragrant water mint, a very aromatic plant. It is the oldest of all the numerous species of mint.
The Romans had already discovered it and would put sprigs of mint in sacks of grain.
The smell of mint would in fact bother mice which otherwise would ha...
The ritual procession in the Sanctuary of the Chthonic Deities was a triumph of contrasting scents that culminated in the second terrace.
In fact, it was here that they lit incense. Its velvety scent intoxicated the air and prepared the setting for the sacrifice to the gods.
In the open air, the...
A place like Ortygia, a small island surrounded by water, can only be associated with the smell of the sea.
An aroma of freshness fills the nose of those who come to this land, mixed with the odours of salt, seaweed and fish. Essences that evoke strong feelings and abstract ideas: travel, adventure...
When taking Via della Giudecca, the first scent to hit you would be freshly baked bread and biscuits. The street was full of bakeries and ovens, run by entire dynasties of bakers!...
In the area behind the Temple of Hera Lacinia there are several vineyards that produce the Diodoros wine.
This red wine has a strong but balanced flavour that releases all the flavours and aromas held by the thousand-year-old history of the Valley of the Temples....
One of the unique aspects of the Greek theatre is its exceptional acoustics. In ancient times actors did not use microphones to amplify their voices, but the spectators on the highest steps were able to hear the performances.
The secret to the acoustics in Greek theatres is connected to their semic...
MiC – Ministero della Cultura
Legge 77/2006 - Misure Speciali di Tutela e Fruizione dei Siti Italiani di Interesse Culturale, Paesaggistico e Ambientale, inseriti nella “Lista Del Patrimonio Mondiale”, posti sotto la Tutela dell’ UNESCO Regione Siciliana.
Assessorato dei Beni Culturali e dell’Identità Siciliana, Dipartimento dei Beni Culturali e dell’Identità Siciliana.
Parco archeologico della Valle dei Templi di Agrigento.
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