Nestled on the heights of Agrigento in Sicily, the Valley of the Temples stands as a majestic testament to the grandeur of ...

Near Sicily’s south coast is Agrigento, with its “Valley of the Temples” — the largest, best-preserved collection of ancient Greek buildings outside of Greece.

Temple ruins now dot the landscape of mainland Greece, with orientation favoring the sunrise in many, but not all. Of the 41 temples in Sicily that date from the Greek period, however, only one of ...

Before leaving for Taormina, Sicily, I had one day to spend in Naples, so I went to the ancient site of Paestum, one hour south of the city. Paestum is not Roman, it’s a Greek temple complex ...

Southern Italy is a captivating blend of ancient history and vibrant fashionable culture. Whether you're seeking an Italian immersion in culinary adventures or simply in its breathtaking scenery, the ...

AGRIGENTO, Sicily – Escorted to the Valley of Temples by police, bulldozers on Monday began knocking down hundreds of illegal buildings near Doric temples that are the finest Greek ruins outside ...

ASSOCIATED PRESS Italy’s Diego Ulissi celebrates winning the second stage of the Giro d’Italia cycling race, from Alcamo to Agrigento, in Sicily, southern Italy, Sunday, Oct. 4, 2020.

AGRIGENTO, Sicily (AP) — For his seventh career stage win in the Giro d’Italia, Diego Ulissi beat the best in the business in a finish tailor-made for three-time world champion Peter Sagan ...