HeritagePhoto Wikimedia CommonsValle dei Templi
Italy
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Contents
8 sections · tap a section for its opening lines1Orientation
Welcome to the Valley of the Temples, or 'Valle dei Templi', the most significant archaeological site in Sicily and a window into the zenith of 'Magna Graecia'. As we stand on this rocky ridge overlooking the Mediterranean, we…
Listen in the app2Temple of Hera Lacinia — The Eastern Sentinel
We begin our journey at the easternmost point of the ridge, at the Temple of Hera Lacinia, also commonly known as the Temple of Juno. Standing at the highest point of the sacred ridge, this temple was dedicated to the queen of…
Listen in the app3The Via Sacra and Ancient Walls
As we move westward from the Temple of Hera, we walk along the 'Via Sacra', or Sacred Way. This path connects the major temples and serves as the spine of the archaeological park. …
Listen in the app4Temple of Concordia — The Best Preserved
We now arrive at the crown jewel of the valley: the Temple of Concordia. It is widely considered the best-preserved Greek temple in the world outside of the Hephaisteion in Athens. …
Listen in the app5Temple of Heracles — The Oldest Glory
Continuing west, we encounter the Temple of Heracles, or Hercules. This is the oldest temple in the valley, dating back to the end of the 6th century BC. …
Listen in the app6Temple of Olympian Zeus — The Gigantic Ruin
We now cross over to the western zone of the park to witness the remains of the Temple of Olympian Zeus. Though it lies in ruins today, this was once one of the largest temples in the entire ancient world, designed to be the size…
Listen in the app7Sanctuary of Chthonic Deities and Temple of the Dioscuri
Our final stop in the valley is the Sanctuary of Chthonic Deities, a sacred area dedicated to the gods of the earth and the underworld, specifically Demeter and Persephone. This area is characterized by a series of circular and…
Listen in the app8Closing
As our journey through the Valley of the Temples comes to a close, we stand in awe of the legacy left by the ancient Greeks of Akragas. We have walked the Via Sacra, from the sentinel Temple of Hera to the monumental hubris of…
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What is Valle dei Templi?
Valle dei Templi is a place in Italy with 8 story sections on Tellby. You can read the opening of each section on this page; the sound plays in the app.
| Location | Italy |
|---|---|
| Type | Heritage |
| Story sections | 8 |
| Text language | English |
| Coordinates | 37.2926, 13.5937 |
| Last updated |
