Free municipal consortium of Agrigento, Administrative division in Sicily, Italy
The Free Municipal Consortium of Agrigento is an administrative area in southwestern Sicily that combines 43 municipalities spread across diverse terrain. The territory stretches from coastal zones inland, encompassing farmland, small towns, and mountainous regions.
This area was created in 2015 through an administrative reform that replaced the former Province of Agrigento with a new governance model. The restructuring was part of Sicily's effort to modernize and simplify regional government across the island.
The consortium territory includes the Valley of Temples, containing multiple Doric temples from the 6th and 5th centuries BC dedicated to deities like Jupiter and Concordia.
The administration is based in the city of Agrigento and handles affairs for all 43 municipalities under this territorial body. Visitors can explore the different municipalities on their own since they are easily accessible by car or public transport.
The territory includes the Pelagian Islands such as Lampedusa and Linosa, which geologically belong to the African continent rather than Europe. These islands offer a striking contrast between Italian administration and African geology.
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