Although the best time to view the temple ruins are at dawn or dusk, it is not possible to view it from close quarters as the Valle dei Templi is open only from 9am to an hour before sunset. These ruins are just as impressive under a bright blue Sicilian sky. The surroundings are very beautiful and the atmosphere, tranquil. The almond tree blossoms heighten this beauty in spring. You will first have to buy your ticket at the west and east entrances to enter the site. Admission costs 4.50€ for adults and 2€ for children under 16.

You can visit the temples on a bus or in your car. If you start at Strada Panoramica you first come to the 5th century BC Temple of Juno or the Tempio di Giunone. The weathered Doric columns have now been restored. You can also see the remains of a cistern and a sacrificial altar. From here you get a fabulous view of the valley.

The best preserved Greek Temple of Concord or Tempio della Concordia comes next. It is built in the peripheral hexastyle with 13 columns surrounding it. The inner temple is beautifully preserved.

The oldest temple in the valley is the Temple of Hercules or Tempio di Ercole built in the 6th century BC. Although it is badly ruined now it was once one of the biggest temples, second only to the Temp-le of Zeus A statue of Hercules used to be kept inside the temple but was lost when Gaius Verres, the governor of Sicily, looted the temple.

Temple of Jove or Zeus or Tempio di Giove is the largest temple in the valley. A huge alter was in front to this temple. The giant telamone supporting the temple is simply incredible.

Take bus nos. 8, 9, 10, and 11 from the train station in Agrigento to bring you to the valley.

Temples of Hera, Concordia and Herakles: every day 8:30- 19:00. Last admission half an hour prior to closing time

Temple of Zeus, Sanctuary of Chtonian deities and Temple of Dioscuri: every day 9:00- 17:00. Admission: €4.50 per person

Archaeological Regional Museum San Nicola: Monday to Sunday: 9:00- 19:00 Admission: €4.50 per person

Luigi Pirandello's birthplace (Casa Natale): Everyday 9:00-13:00 and 14:00-19:00. Admission: €2 per person

You can buy a ticket that will admit you to both, temples and the museums. This ticket costs €6.