Like in Paestum, also in Agrigento is possible to find some well-preserved ancient Greek temples
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| Temple of Concordia |
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The Temple of Concordia is an ancient Greek temple located in the Valle dei Templi (Valley of the Temples) in Agrigento on the southern coast of Sicily, Italy. It is the largest and best-preserved Doric temple in Sicily and one of the best-preserved Greek temples in general, especially of the Doric order.
The temple was built c. 440–430 BC. The well-preserved peristasis of six by thirteen columns stands on top of acrepidoma of four steps (measuring 39.42 m × 16.92 m (129.3 ft × 55.5 ft), and 8.93 m (29.3 ft) high) The cella measures 28.36 m × 9.4 m (93.0 ft × 30.8 ft). The columns are 6 m (20 ft) high and carved with twenty flutes and harmonious entasis (tapering at the tops of the columns and swelling around the middles). - in: wikipedia
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