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The temple was built around 480 BC to celebrate Agrigento's victory over the Carthaginians at Himera. Never completed, it is nonetheless one of the largest temples ever built in ancient times. Its entablature was supported by 20m-high half-columns alternating with telamons - giant male figures. One of these has been reconstructed on the ground in the middle of the temple, and will give you an idea of the sheer size of the monument.
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Things to see and donearby
- The Green Guide41 m - Via dei Templi, 92100 Agrigento
- The Green Guide118 m - Via Panoramica Valle dei Templi, 92100 Agrigento
- The Green Guide201 m - Via Sacra, 92100 Agrigento
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Where to sleepnearby
- From €175Villa Athena ResortMICHELIN Guide557 m - Via Passeggiata Archeologica 33, 92100 Agrigento
- From €75La Villa di Minerva1.16 Km - Via Passeggiata Archeologica, 92100 Agrigento
- From €75Villa La Lumia B&B Suites & Apartments1.31 Km - Via Passeggiata Archeologica 19, 92100 Agrigento
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Where to eatnearby
- La Terrazza degli DeiAround€70671 m - Via Passeggiata Archeologica, 33, 92100 Agrigento
- La Promenade dei TempliAround€22998 m - Via Passeggiata Archeologica, 12, 92100 Agrigento
- Carusu€€€MICHELIN 20241.02 Km - passeggiata Archeologica 8, 92100 Agrigento
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