Kolymbethra Garden Market
Agricultural and horticultural market in the green heart of the Valley of the Temples
About Garden Market
A market among the temples
The Garden Market is an event promoted by FAI - The National Trust for Italy, held in the Kolymbethra Garden, the famous historic garden nestled within the Archaeological and Landscape Park of the Valley of the Temples, in the municipality of Agrigento. In this green corner of Sicily, a UNESCO World Heritage site and recognized by the Ministry of Agriculture as one of the "rural landscapes of historical interest," the event celebrates the agricultural and horticultural vocation of one of the island's most iconic landscapes.
What to expect
For an entire day, from 10:00 am to 6:00 pm, local producers and nurserymen bring a market of local excellence to life. It is the perfect opportunity to walk along the garden paths, among historic citrus groves, centuries-old olive trees, almond trees, prickly pears, and aromatic plants, discovering a careful selection of typical products and seasonal specialties from this ancient Agrigento landscape.
- Meetings with local producers and nurserymen
- Special guided tours with botanical and agronomic themes
- Educational workshops for adults and children
- In-depth talks and tastings
Case Montana, first public opening
One of the most anticipated novelties is the opening of Case Montana, an 18th-century rural building restored by FAI and opened to the public for the first time. Inside, an immersive video narrative, featuring the voice and interpretation of actor Vincenzo Pirrotta, recounts the 2,600-year history of the Agrigento landscape, from the founding of the Greek colony of Akragas to the present day.
A collective project
The initiative stems from the collaboration between FAI, the Archaeological and Landscape Park of the Valley of the Temples, the Order of Agronomists and Forestry Doctors of the province of Agrigento, and Confagricoltura Sicilia and Agrigento, united to enhance the historic agriculture and rural heritage of the area. The event is seasonal, with a spring and an autumn edition, to accompany visitors through the rhythms and different fruits of the garden throughout the year.
Garden Market — edition 2026
2026 Edition - First Edition
The Garden Market was born in 2026 with two seasonal appointments: the debut on Sunday, March 1st (during the almond blossom period) and a second date on Sunday, October 4th, in the heart of autumn. Both days take place from 10:00 am to 6:00 pm in the Kolymbethra Garden, in Agrigento.
The edition also marks the first public opening of Case Montana, the 18th-century rural building restored by FAI, featuring an immersive narrative by actor Vincenzo Pirrotta on the 2,600-year history of the Agrigento landscape.
Programme Garden Market 2026
Sunday, March 1st, 2026 (10:00 am - 6:00 pm)
- Market of local producers and nurserymen
- 11:00 am - Guided tour "The Almond Tree in the Agrigento landscape", curated by the Order of Agronomists and Forestry Doctors of Agrigento
- 11:00 am - Children's workshop "Creating an almond branch", blending mythological storytelling, rural traditions, and creative manual activities
- Visits to Case Montana with the immersive video narrative by actor Vincenzo Pirrotta
- In-depth botanical and agronomic talks and tastings of typical products
Sunday, October 4th, 2026 (10:00 am - 6:00 pm)
Second seasonal edition, in an autumn version, with a market of producers and nurserymen, themed guided tours, and children's workshops. The detailed program for the autumn appointment will be announced by FAI in the preceding weeks.
Highlights Garden Market 2026
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Practical information — Garden Market
How to get there
The Kolymbethra Garden is located within the Valley of the Temples in Agrigento, near the Temple of the Dioscuri. By car, take the motorway exit and follow signs for the Valley of the Temples; ample parking is available nearby. By train, arrive at Agrigento Centrale station, then take a local bus or taxi.
Opening hours
From 10:00 am to 6:00 pm.
Tickets
Market entrance: full price €5; FAI members €2; youth aged 6-18 and students aged 19-25 €2; free for children under 5 and people with disabilities. Guided tours and children's workshops: €5 supplement. Booking is recommended.
Accessibility
Dedicated access is provided for people with motor disabilities, with free entry for the disabled person and their companion.
Contact
Tel. +39 335 1229042 - email [email protected]. Tickets available online on the FAI website.
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Where does it take place — Garden Market
Giardino della Kolymbethra
Valle dei Templi, area del Tempio dei Dioscuri, 92100 Agrigento