Agrigento Cathedral (San Gerlando)
Cattedrale di San Gerlando
A Norman-era cathedral at the highest point of the old town, with a fine painted wooden ceiling and a famous acoustic effect that lets people standing at the entrance hear whispers from the apse.
The cathedral was begun in the 11th century under Norman rule. Later remodeling blended Norman, Gothic and Baroque styles, and an unfinished bell tower stands beside it. Highlights include the painted wooden ceiling and the silver reliquary of San Gerlando. The famous “whispering” effect lets someone standing at the door hear soft words spoken at the back of the apse. Because the hillside is structurally unstable, the church was closed for long periods for repairs, so check opening times before you visit. The views of the old town and the sea from here are excellent.
Opening hours
Hours follow diocese announcements
Nearby sights
- Santa Maria dei Greci
- Agrigento Old Town & Via Atenea
- Monastery of Santo Spirito
- Regional Archaeological Museum Pietro Griffo
- Giardino della Kolymbethra
- Valley of the Temples
- Temple of Concordia (Night Visit)
- Luigi Pirandello's Birthplace