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  1. Agrigento
    AgrigentoItalian comune in Sicily
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    Agrigento - Wikipedia

    • Agrigento is a city on the southern coast of Sicily, Italy and capital of the province of Agrigento. Founded around 582 BC by Greek colonists from Gela, Agrigento, then known as Akragas, was one of the leading cities during the golden age of Ancient Greece. The city flourished under Theron's leadership in the 5th century BC, marked by ambitious public … See more

    Map of Agrigento
    Elevation230 m (750 ft)
    CountryItaly
    RegionSicily
    ProvinceAgrigento (AG)
    History

    Akragas was founded on a plateau overlooking the sea, with two nearby rivers, the Hypsas and the Acragas, after which the settlement was originally named. A ridge, which offered a degree of natural fortification… See more

    Economy

    Agrigento is a major tourist centre due to its archaeological legacy. It also serves as an agricultural centre for the surrounding region. Sulphur and potash were mined locally from Minoan times until the 1970s, and were e… See more