Agrigento Cathedral

Agrigento Cathedral (Duomo di Agrigento) is the principal church of Agrigento in Sicily, occupying a hilltop site above the town and the adjacent archaeological valley. The building has medieval origins and visible later-period Baroque alterations.

The cathedral’s hilltop position provides views over the town and toward the nearby Valley of the Temples, making it a focal point for visitors to Agrigento’s historic centre. Architectural elements combine Norman-Romanesque foundations with later renovations and Baroque interior and exterior features.

Originally established in the medieval period by the bishops of Agrigento, the cathedral has been rebuilt and altered after damage from earthquakes and successive renovations, resulting in a mix of stylistic phases. It is dedicated to Saint Gerlando, a local patron bishop.

Perched on the historic centre’s highest ground in Agrigento on Sicily’s southern coast, the cathedral is within walking distance of the Valley of the Temples archaeological park.

• Dedication and siting: Dedicated to Saint Gerlando, the cathedral occupies a prominent hilltop position overlooking Agrigento and the nearby archaeological area known as the Valley of the Temples.

What to See #

• Cathedral (Duomo): The main cathedral building sits on the town's highest point and forms the focal point of Agrigento's historic centre, combining Norman-era masonry with later Baroque reworking.
• Bell tower and cloister: Bell tower and cloister elements that reflect successive restorations and additions following seismic damage and later reconstructions.