Giardini della Kolymbethra

The Giardini della Kolymbethra spans 40,000 square meters within the Valley of the Temples, featuring citrus groves, olive trees, and native Mediterranean plants.

The site originated in the 6th century BC as a water reservoir for the Greek city of Akragas, with its name Kolymbethra meaning 'the place of water'.

The gardens demonstrate agricultural evolution through different civilizations, from ancient Greek water systems to Arabic-introduced citrus cultivation methods.

Visitors can access the gardens through Porta V entrance with parking facilities, and guided tours include exploration of underground chambers called hypogea.

The garden contains rare citrus varieties like Sanguigno and Sanguinello Moscato oranges, preserved through traditional farming techniques in five distinct botanical zones.

Location: Agrigento

Address: Viale Caduti di Marzabotto, 92100 Agrigento AG 92100 92100

Phone: +393351229042

Website: https://fondoambiente.it/luoghi/giardino-della-kolymbethra

GPS coordinates: 37.29163,13.58177

Latest update: March 9, 2025 09:19