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With family celebrations taking up the winter holidays and the summer a perennial struggle to mesh everyone’s schedules, spring break in Italy can be a great alternative. Schools generally close at least once between March and April, and stay closed for a week (or slightly longer, if you count two weekends); flights are often cheaper during these s...

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When Italians discover that I’m Greek-American, they almost always utter the same thing: “Una faccia, una razza” (“One face, one race”). It’s not just the way we look, or the uncanny similarities in certain words (take, for example, “sabato” or “Σάββατο”, which is the same in both Greek and Italian)—there is a centuries-long history that links the...

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In the Valley of the Gods—so named since the days when Agrigento was known by its ancient Greek moniker, Akragas—history and beauty come together in a sublime blend. This evocative name was bestowed by its Greek founders, who transformed the landscape into a Sicilian jewel. Most people know it as the Valley of the Temples in Agrigento, the capital...

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Italy was ground zero for the Roman world (at least until it split into East and West) and is where many of the most impressive Roman ruins are found today. Italy is full of excellent ancient Roman ruins worth visiting. Some of them are well-known while others are lesser known (like the peculiar Mouth of Truth in Rome). Here are 10 of the best anci...

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The discovery of new, previously unidentified artifacts pleased the archaeologists at the Archaeological Park of Agrigento (Valle dei Templi). The revelations today result from a protracted procedure of excavations that began in 2019 but were abruptly suspended for the COVID-19 emergency. According to recent reports, archaeologists have unearthed a...

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With Greek temples, Roman theaters, and amazing archeological sites, Sicily has some of the most fantastic ancient remains in not only all of Italy, but all of Europe. Here are seven must-see ancient ruins in Sicily! Agrigento’s Valle dei Templi (Valley of the Temples) Some of the best-preserved ancient Greek temples in the world—yes, even better t...

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Ancient, luxurious, enjoyable and - of course - Sicilian. Agrigento, the Italian Capital of Culture 2025, is the city to visit now and in the near future. Famous everywhere for its Doric temples, a Unesco World Heritage Site, it knows how to amaze its visitors.  Millennia after its apex, a poignant, decadent, and majestic beauty still survives beyo...

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Gruppo Folklorico Val d’Akragas is traveling from Agrigento to the Townhouse on Saturday, April 22. Join us for an incomparable evening of Sicilian music and dance. Members are invited to dine in the Taverna after the performance, where special Sicilian treats will be featured on the menu. The event is $35. Reception at 6:30 PM. Performance at 7PM....

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The Sicilian city of Agrigento, famed for its rich archaeological heritage, will be the Italian Capital of Culture in 2025, the culture ministry announced in Rome on Friday. Shortlisted towns and cities vying for the 2025 title presented their bids to a jury last week, with the winning candidate for the prestigious recognition chosen by Italian cul...

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The City of Tampa is proud to honor the 31st anniversary of our Sister City Agreement with Agrigento, Italy by lighting up the skyline in the national colors of Italy: green, white, and red. This will take place beginning at sunset on February 5, 6, and 7 as a symbol of our deep friendship and cultural exchange between our two cities. Agrigento and...

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