Province of Agrigento

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Province of Agrigento, Administrative province in southwestern Sicily, Italy.

The Province of Agrigento extends over 3,041 square kilometers along the Mediterranean coast, incorporating 43 municipalities and the Pelagie Islands.

Founded as Akragas in the 6th century BC, the region underwent multiple rulers including Romans, Goths, Byzantines, and Arabs who rebuilt sections.

The Valley of Temples presents ancient Doric structures dedicated to Hercules, Jupiter, Juno, Castor, Pollux, and Demeter built during the 6th century.

The province maintains 540 kilometers of street roads, 1,000 kilometers of provincial roads, and 260 kilometers of communal roads for transportation.

The Pelagie Islands of Lampedusa, Linosa, and Lampione sit 200 kilometers from Sicily's coast, marking Italy's southernmost territory.

Location: Sicily

Capital city: Agrigento

Shares border with: Province of Trapani, Metropolitan City of Palermo, Province of Caltanissetta

Website: http://provincia.agrigento.it

GPS coordinates: 37.31667,13.58333

Latest update: May 27, 2025 07:07

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