Agrigento
Sign in to saveAgrigento (; or ) is a city on the southern coast of the autonomous island region of Sicily in Italy, capital of the province of Agrigento. As of 2025, with a population of 55,227, it is also the largest city in the province, 10th-largest in Sicily and 115th-largest in Italy.
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Agrigento is a city located on the southern coast of Sicily, Italy, and serves as the capital of the province of Agrigento. With a population of 55,227 as of 2025, it is the largest city in its province and one of the larger cities in Sicily and Italy overall.
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Place details
- Locality
- Agrigento
- Region
- Sicilia
- Country
- Italia
- Population
- 32,514
- Timezone
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- History
- Archaic period
- Emmenid period
- Classical period
- Hellenistic period
- Roman period
- Middle Ages
- Jewish history
- Modern period
- Climate
- Demographics
- Government
- Economy
- Infrastructure and transport
- Railways
- Main sights
- Sport
- Notable people
- Twin towns – sister cities
- Gallery
- Panoramic views
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Agrigento (; or ) is a city on the southern coast of the autonomous island region of Sicily in Italy, capital of the province of Agrigento. As of 2025, with a population of 55,227, it is also the largest city in the province, 10th-largest in Sicily and 115th-largest in Italy.
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 works and the construction of renowned temples.