<noembed><nolayer><div style="position:absolute; left:0; top:-100; display:none;"> &#34;Temple of Hercules&#34; (510 BCE) at dusk.<br> Sightseeing in Sicily picture - This temple, which was built first, is east of the entrance, &#38; is visible from the parking lot. It is dedicated to Herakles (Hercules), the national hero of Sicily &#38; in particular, of Agrigento. Sadly, this temple, one of the most beautiful temples of Antiquity, is now reduced to ruins. </div></nolayer></noembed>
 
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Agrigento, Sicily

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"Temple of Hercules" (510 BCE) at dusk.

"Temple of Hercules" (510 BCE) at dusk.

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This temple, which was built first, is east of the entrance, & is visible from the parking lot. It is dedicated to Herakles (Hercules), the national hero of Sicily & in particular, of Agrigento. Sadly, this temple, one of the most beautiful temples of Antiquity, is now reduced to ruins.
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