Attico d'arte sulla Valle dei Templi

Probably one of the best location of Agrigento with an amazing view to the valley of tamples and the coast. Our host made us feel at home and shared his tips on restaurants and places to visit. We enjoyed learning about the history of the building and the art works in the apartment too. There are free parking places in front of the building and also good restaurants within short walking distance.

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Amazing views from the apartment and our host was very friendly and helpful.

Great apartment. Terrace and view extraordinaire. Gracious attentive host.

Fantastic views from the terrace, great art works - really loved the pottery, host Gabrielle was also great. Thoroughly recommend a stay at this wonderful place.

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This is a stunningly beautiful space, appointed with a fabulous collection of modern paintings and sculpture so tastefully placed for the penthouse setting. The marble bathroom and multi tap shower and the exquisite circular master suite (with a piano for a bed head) were luxury itself. The kitchen was avant garde in the round design with everything one could want! It was really a joy to be there and then there was the view… The huge terrace offers a magical panoramic view of The Valley of the Temples that took my breath away. But, the greatest delight of this marvellous place was the warmth and welcome of the host, Sergio, who welcomed me with a bottle of wine, and helped me with every imaginable question, gave me helpful maps and suggested great cafes and restaurants. He was a kind and elegant host in every way. This is among the best stays I’ve ever had.

Incredible view from a penthouse apartment overlooking Aggregento and the valley of the temples. Easy parking just out front of the building. Easy to get to the valley of the temples as well. And an incredible terrace.

Pros: 1) Where do I start? I'm not kidding. Seriously. The view would probably be the first attribute that I would call out. I basically spent time every day taking panoramic pictures from our deck/balcony. 2) Location - just outside of the downtown area maybe a bit more than a half mile from where the bus from Piazza Armerina dropped us off. Gabrielle had offered to come and pick us up, but it was so nice outside we decided to walk. This was an area where it's mostly locals - clean & safe. 3) Our host, Gabrielle, was the best we've ever had. He met us with a glass of wine and gave us tips about the area. We had been eating out every day for almost two weeks in Catania, Taormina and Siracusa so had decided to make some meals at the apartment. He showed us where the market was located, Penny market. Also, our son's #1 sight he wanted to see in Sicily was the Turkish Steps outside of town. We were there in January and the public bus/shuttle only runs during the summer so he said he'd check with a retired friend who did things like this as a side hustle. His friend wasn't available on the day we wanted to go so he took all four of us in his car and we had the most amazing time. Afterwards, he took us to a pastry shop down in the port town between Agrigento and the Turkish Steps that was unbelievable and then to the home/burial sight of Luigi Pirandello at sunset. On the way home, I'm not kidding, he asked if we needed more groceries and then swung by Penny market so we could grab a few things and then took us to a local bakery and bought us bread. The man's a treasure. I gave him over double what he had asked and still think it wasn't enough, but it was all the cash we had. All four of us agree it was the best day of the three-week trip hands down. 4) The art 5) Did I mention the view? :)

Cons: Okay, these aren't cons in the way you're probably thinking... we adored the place but there are things you should know. We love art and that's one of the key reasons why we chose this apartment. If you have small children, I would not stay here. We were four adults and even we were concerned we might break something. It isn't just wall art - there are several sculptures as well. Also, there's only one bathroom. It worked fine for the four of us, but I'm not sure you could put any more than four people in this apartment. The couches are stunning, but more cool than comfy. Lastly, the kitchen has a fridge/freezer, microwave and range. There is no oven and the range is small. Think high end camping kind of range. Again, it worked for us as the kitchen was amply supplied (plates, utensils, cookware, etc...) but if you're thinking of cooking a five course meal then this isn't the place for you. It was just fine for what we needed - scrambled eggs with mushrooms and spinach in the morning to supplement the pastry run. Also, we were only there for three nights. Lastly, the door to the master bedroom is glass and doesn't close all the way so be careful when changing clothers. :)

The host is a great gentleman. He has been taking care of us every step during our stay. The apartment is spacious. The balcony gives a great view of the valley. The avenue downstairs is beautiful, and the restaurants nearby are great (the host made very good recommendations).

I can’t say enough how much we loved staying in this large, gorgeous and unique apartment. We were “wowed” the moment we walked in. I didn’t know where to look first, the amazing penthouse view of the temples and ocean or the creative decor and artwork… there was just so much to smile about. We chose this apartment because it was so close to The Valley of the Temples (the Temples are a must see), but what truly made this experience special was the owner/host Gabriele. Just incredibly nice, helpful, and someone I would be good friends with if I lived in Agrigento. He gave us fantastic dinner recommendations, surprised us with the best canolos, and we really enjoyed sharing some wine with him and hearing the history of the property. After a wonderful 2 days, he sent us to our next destination with a yummy croissant and cappuccino. Brava!