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Temple of Hercules

Agrigento, Sicily, Italy
Ranked #5 of 18 attractions in Agrigento
4.5 of 5 stars 12 Reviews
Type: Ancient Ruins, Religious Sites
Owner description: Built to honor the god Hercules in the early 6th century, this is Agrigento's oldest temple that was constructed over a structure of 38 columns, of...... more » Owner description: Built to honor the god Hercules in the early 6th century, this is Agrigento's oldest temple that was constructed over a structure of 38 columns, of which only eight are still standing. « less
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Sao Paulo
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58 reviews 58 reviews
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25 helpful votes 25 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 April 2012

Amazing, very good condition. easy access to all people. More

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8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 April 2012
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Hercules' temple still has a few columns up. Good for him, after all of these years! I can't believe that anybody managed to build these things, and it's amazing to look at something that you think is just a rock and suddenly realize that you're looking at a fallen column. They're scattered all over this site, and I found myself... More

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15 helpful votes 15 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 October 2011

A good distinction between the genuine parts and the rebuilt ones, no attempt at presenting it as what it is not. More

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Warren, Massachusetts
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 April 2011
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The Temple of Heracles is the oldest of the temples at Agrigento and was built in the Sixth Century BC. The original plan consists of an elongated rectangular design with 38 columns. Only eight columns still stand. This site requires a little more imagination that the Temple of Concord because most of the columns tumbled down during earthquakes and the... More

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2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 April 2012
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Montlucon, France
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2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 April 2012
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Agrigento, Italy
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24 reviews 24 reviews
Reviews in 11 cities Reviews in 11 cities
12 helpful votes 12 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 March 2012
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Rovereto, Italy
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38 reviews 38 reviews
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38 helpful votes 38 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 March 2012
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Catania, Italy
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10 reviews 10 reviews
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3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 March 2012
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Acitrezza, Italy
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34 helpful votes 34 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 February 2012
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