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๐Ÿ›๏ธ Archaeological Area of Agrigento -- Temple of Castor and Pollux (Dioscuri)

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๐Ÿ›๏ธ Archaeological Area of Agrigento -- Temple of Castor and Pollux (Dioscuri)
Doric temple in Sicily's Valley of the Temples, dedicated to the divine twins, 5th century BCE


🕐 3 min read · Updated 11 Apr 2026 at 07:41

UNESCOUNESCO World Heritage Site

📌 Fast Facts
  • Location: Valley of the Temples, Agrigento, Sicily, Italy
  • Built: c. 480โ€“460 BCE, Doric order
  • Current form: Four surviving columns; reconstructed 19th century
  • UNESCO inscription: 1997

The Temple of Castor and Pollux is a Doric sanctuary in Agrigento's Valley of the Temples that honours ...

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