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Arriving from Bilbao with his wife and child to celebrate his fortieth birthday in Sicily, the family received a warm welcome from the regional assessor for Cultural Heritage, Francesco Paolo Scarpinato, and the Park’s director, Roberto Sciarratta.\r\n\r\nIn 2023, the Valley of the Temples has secured its place among the most visited cultural sites in the country, surpassed only by iconic locations such as the Colosseum, the Uffizi Gallery, and Pompeii, according to the Ministry of Culture’s 2022 ranking. This achievement reaffirms Agrigento’s status as one of Italy’s prestigious destinations.\r\n\r\nRenato Schifani, President of the Sicilian Region, announced an allocation of \u20ac10 million to support Agrigento as the Italian Capital of Culture in 2025, recognizing the city as a captivating tourist destination. 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