Easter and Easter Monday at the Valley of the Temples: free entry and

Valley of the Temples: Easter opportunities

For Easter and Easter Monday the Valley of the Temples in Agrigento offers free entry and a programme of guided tours and cultural initiatives designed to explore the site's archaeology and historical layers.

Exhibitions and recommended routes

At Villa Aurea visitors can see the exhibition "Fausto Pirandello. The Magic of the Everyday", featuring a selection of paintings and works on paper. At the former Fabbriche Chiaramontane the photographic project "Insulae Aqua" is on display (open daily except Monday), creating a dialogue between photographic language and contemporary issues.

Guided tours and thematic itineraries

Guided tours led by archaeologists and qualified guides are available for those wishing to deepen their knowledge of the archaeological area. Highlights include:

• Underground routes: Friday to Monday at 10:15, 11:30 and 12:45, exploring paleochristian burial areas including arcosolia and other burial types.
• Valley without secrets: tours that span the main temples from the Temple of Juno to the Temple of Concordia to illustrate the extent of ancient Akragas (Friday and Saturday at 15:30).
• The refrigerium and other stories: a special visit on Easter and Easter Monday at 15:30 focused on funerary traditions, local rituals and the transformation of the monumental complex from a Greek sacred hill to early Christian catacombs.

Bookings are recommended and tickets can be purchased through the managing cultural operator's website.

Tickets, audioguides and combined passes

Tickets and reservations are available on www.coopculture.it. For an independent yet informative visit, audioguides are available to rent. The AgrigentoCulturePass offers combined access to:

• Pietro Griffo Archaeological Museum;
• Cathedral of San Gerlando with its tower walk;
• Diocesan Museum and the exhibition "The Face of God, the Face of Man" at the San Lorenzo exhibition space;
• Church of Santa Maria dei Greci, built over an ancient Greek temple.

Practical tips for visiting

• Check times and book in advance, especially for guided tours during holidays.
• Wear comfortable footwear: routes include slopes and ancient paving.
• Allow time to visit museums and churches in the historic centre included in the pass.

For up-to-date information, availability and online ticket purchase, consult the managing operator's website.