Some rooms have their own garden, where guests may view one of the most historical monuments of all time - the Tempio della Concordia.
On the idyllic and rich island of Sicily, there lies a southern city with a particularly rich architectural pedigree. Today, it goes by the name of Agrigento, but in ancient times, the Greeks knew it as Akragas. And darned if those clever sandal-clad sea goers didn't build some wonderful things.
One thing not attributed to the Greeks, is the only slightly more modern Villa Athena, a boutique residence set in the Valley of The Temples. Distinctly Mediterranean flora surrounds this 27-room haven, giving it an oasis-like feeling.
In each room, the ornate and the modern mingle alongside rich fabrics, and present the perfect environ for gazing out to the Valley of the Temples, or down o the pool - which, by the way, is the perfect place to watch an entire afternoon evaporate.
Gorge on seafood, fresh region flavors, and views of the sun setting behind Concordia Temple at Il granaio di Ibla. Inside, or out on the Belvedere patio, the atmosphere is nothing less than magical. It's no wonder ancients built temples here.