Monastery of Santo Spirito
Monastero di Santo Spirito
A Cistercian monastery founded in the late 13th century. The nuns' sweet couscous (cuscusu) and almond pastries are Agrigento's signature souvenirs.
The monastery was built around 1290. Its church contains exquisite 18th-century stucco reliefs by the Serpotta school, and the Gothic portal is well preserved. Part of the complex now houses the municipal museum. The nuns keep traditional sweet-making alive, and the most famous treat is sweet cuscusu made with pistachio, almond and chocolate, which you can buy through the revolving window after ringing the bell. Opening hours are irregular, so it is best to visit in the morning.
Opening hours
Mainly mornings; times vary
Nearby sights
- Agrigento Old Town & Via Atenea
- Santa Maria dei Greci
- Agrigento Cathedral (San Gerlando)
- Regional Archaeological Museum Pietro Griffo
- Giardino della Kolymbethra
- Valley of the Temples
- Temple of Concordia (Night Visit)
- Luigi Pirandello's Birthplace