Old
Girgenti. Historic Agrigento tour 
Guided
tour of the historic centre
of Agrigento. Half day excursion
The historical centre of Agrigento (Kerkent to the Arabs,
Gergent
to the Normans and Girgenti until 1927) is perched
on the Hill of Girgenti,
a place chosen in the Middle Ages for defensive needs and also for its proximity
to the new port,
and therefore more favorable to trade. Walk with us through
the densely-layered historical centre of Agrigento
and explore the maze of tiny alleys, piazzas and side-streets of old Girgenti | |
The
guided tour of the old town of Girgenti starts at the Church of San Calogero
(16th c.), situated on the corner of Viale della Vittoria (magnificient vista
of the Valley of Temples)
Continue to the Porta di Ponte and Via Atenea, the
main street, lined on both sides with old palaces built between the 18th and 19th
c. by the most notable families: Borsellino, Carbonaro, Costa Noto-Biondi,
Granet Caruso.
Later, we visit the abbey Church and the Convent of the
Holy Spirit (Monastero di Santo Spirito), a splendid example of medieval
art and prototype Chiaramonte style in Sicily, by far the most interesting monument
of the historical center of Agrigento. Don't miss the almond macaroons, couscous
and sugary sweets still prepared by the nuns according to ancient recipes jealously
preserved and kept secret.
Then, we walk up to the Cathedral, built by San
Gerlando at the end of the 11th century, in Arab- Norman style but enlarged and
altered throughout the centuries according to changing architectural fashion.
Finally, we visit the Church of Santa Maria dei Greci (12th century) built
on the remains, still visible, of a Greek temple from 5th c. B.C., perhaps dedicated
to Athena
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Tour
type: walking tour. Transportation
from hotels, railway station and other places in Agrigento and in Sicily is available
on request .
Chauffer- driven. On demand we can provide English speaking
driver/ guide and/or licensed tour guide.
Time
duration: about 3 hours but shorter tours of about 2 hours are available Departure
time: on demand Tour
cost: guiding fee for a 3 hour tourof hisdtoric centre of Agrigento: Euro
134. 2 hour tour Euro 115 Bookings
em ail call or text 360397930. | |
