Temple of Concordia, Ancient Greek temple in Valley of Temples, Agrigento, Italy.
The Temple of Concordia sits on a raised platform with six columns across the front and thirteen down each side, all carved from golden-hued limestone. The structure follows classical Greek proportions in the Doric style.
The temple was built around 430 BCE and ranks among the best-preserved Greek temples outside Greece itself. Its survival through the centuries owes much to its conversion into a Christian church in the 6th century, which protected it from destruction.
The building served as a Christian church for centuries, and you can still see where walls were added inside to divide the sacred space differently.
Visit during early morning or late afternoon hours when the sun is less intense and fewer people are around. The site is easy to walk through and has plenty of space to explore at your own pace.
Each column swells slightly about two-thirds up its height, a technique that makes the columns appear straighter than they actually are. This optical trick reveals how ancient Greek builders mastered the art of visual perception.
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