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Agrigento private guide in the Valley of the Temples Sicily
Sightseeing tours of the Valley of the Temples in Sicily led by experienced and the knowledgeable guides you can find only on this web site. Licensed guides of Agrigento Visit with us the archaeological area of Akragas.
Grotte is a small inland town in the province area of Agrigento.
There live 7000 people.
In 1643 Desiderio di Sanfilippo was appointed Duke of Grotte.
Once its economy was based of sulphur mining. Since when the mines have been closed unemployment has compelled many inhabitants to emigrate.
EVENTS
THE HOLY WEEK
An interesting procession takes place in Grotte every year on Holy Thursday.
MONUMENTS
THE MOTHER CHURCH
The Mother Church was founded in 1500 and it’s dedicated to Saint Venera.
