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the temple's foundations, while a narrow passageway left of the church allows you to see
the ancient Greek columns.
Monastero del Santo Spirito
This hillside convent was founded by Cistercian nuns at the end of the 13th century. Ring
the buzzer at the door marked No 8, and their modern-day counterparts will sell you a tray
of delicious cakes and pastries (€11), including
dolci di mandorla
(almond pastries)
,cus-
cusu
(almond and pistachio 'couscous') and - at Christmas time -
bucellati
(rolled sweet
dough with figs).
CONVENT
Tours
The tourist office maintains a list of multilingual guides. The official rate is €140 for a
half-day tour, although discounts can be negotiated.
Festivals & Events
Sagra del Mandorlo in Fiore
A huge folk festival held on the first Sunday in February, when the Valley of the Temples
is cloaked in almond blossom.
CULTURE
Sleeping
Camere a Sud
( 349 638 44 24;
www.camereasud.it
;
Via Ficani 6; r €60-70; )
A lovely B&B in the
centre of Agrigento, Camere a Sud has three guest rooms decorated with style and taste -
traditional decor and contemporary textiles are matched with bright colours and modern
art. The sumptuous breakfast is served on the terrace in the warmer months.
B&B
€
PortAtenea
B&B
€
( 349 093 74 92;
www.portatenea.com
;
cnr Via Atenea & Via C Battisti; s €35-45, d €55-70; )
Five minutes from the train and bus stations at the entrance to Agrigento's main pedestri-
