temple of hercules

Part of the valley of temples included in one price of 5 euros for under 25s, (10 euros for above 25s.) Lovely but it was ruined by preservation work using cement and bricks. It could do with some investment to renovate it fully and preserve the blocks better.

Not because of its scale -- it was massive -- but because it is almost entirely in ruins. Only a few columns have been restored, and it is a poor cousin to the Concord and Juno temples.

By itself this Temple would be a tribute to the ancient architects and builders, but within the Valley of the Temples it is just another marvel of antiquity. Don't tell Hercules I said so, but the other temples are a little more impressive.

Most:Alexander Hardcastle lived in the villa just adjoining. Presumably he used his considerable personal wealth to raise up these 8 sensational columns.Least: No more restoration has been achieved since his original work was completed.

Give yourself more time just to enjoy landscapestemples are set on the hills, with marvelous outlooksI recommend night views towards the temples from Agrigento (centre). The place is stunning day and night

There are partially restored remains of this temple. There are 8 standing columns that were restored by Sir Alexander Hardcastle, an officer in the British Navy. Despite the partial restoration, it is an impressive structure and fits in well with the Valley as a whole.

This is the first temple on the path up to Giunone, and is only represented by a few columns, with boulders and "spare parts" scattered about. Megalithic quality, and of an artistic nature which appeals in an abstract sculptural way.Incidentally, on Giunone and Concord, there are six columns on the ends, and thirteen on the sides making for a total of 34. Both 34 and 13 are Fibonacci numbers.

amazing place to be seen in the region, the monuments beautifuly preseved, place kids, family,couple firendly, great expirence of an ancient history, great place to take amazing pics, beautiful olive garden next to the temple and the interesting modern sculpture of fallen angel next to temple

Oh! How those Greek artists, engineers, builders and artisans all came together so effectively to produce these stone masterpieces for us to marvel at now. Spent a whole day at the foot of this temple - painting. (No decorating!)

don't know why I just loved it. It was a wonderful shape, the other temples are fabulous but this was just something extra special

The Temple of Hercules sits upon a rise with a spectacular view of the Mediterranean and the valley in the foreground. Get your guide book "The Valley of the Temples of Agrigento" Discovering Ancient Akragas and read during your walk.

It would have been great to see it fully restored with a roof and internal decorations as it did in its heyday. Well preserved and a fantastic photo opportunity. Around it are old olive trees and wild flowers everywhere. The view of Agrigento on the higher hill were superb. Views of the sea and surrounding countryside were also very good. Dont miss it

Aside from all the blocks and parts of columns strewn around, there's not much left, but the eight upright columns are impressive, especially in late afternoon sunlight with the city of Agrigentol across the way on the hilltop, and the presentation of information in Italian and English is helpful.

This is one of the temples that had totally collapsed. Constructed about 500BC, it is the oldest temple in the valley and also one of the larger temples constructed by the Greeks. Nearby is the former home of Sir Alexander Hardcastle, an English Captain who retired here and organised the re-erection of 8 of the temples columns in 1923.

A good end of the temples to start to save the best preserved ones until later in the tour.Superb views up to the larger remIns