About
The Temple of Concordia, known in Italian as the Tempio della Concordia, stands in Agrigento on the island of Sicily. It is one of the best-preserved Greek temples anywhere in the world, dating from around 430 BC, and it sits within the Valley of the Temples on the Via Valle dei Templi.
What you will see
The temple is a Doric building, a style easy to recognise by its sturdy columns and simple capitals. Many visitors are struck by how much of the structure remains standing after more than two thousand years. Its proportions are widely regarded as a masterpiece of ancient Greek architecture, and walking around the outside gives a clear sense of how the building was meant to be seen.
Why it makes a worthwhile visit
- It is among the most complete Greek temples in existence, so the architecture is easy to appreciate even for non-specialists.
- It lies within the Valley of the Temples, where several other ancient temples can be seen in one area.
- The setting gives the visit a sense of the wider ancient city that once stood here.
Planning your trip
The temple is reached along the Via Valle dei Templi in Agrigento. Because it belongs to a larger archaeological area, it is well suited to a half-day or longer, leaving time to explore the other monuments nearby. For current information before you go, you can call +39 0922 1839996.
