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Name: Archivio di Stato di Agrigento
Type: Museums
Classification: Museum type: specialized, Ownership: state-owned
The State Archives of Agrigento are an institution of the Ministry of Culture dedicated to the preservation, protection, and promotion of the region's documentary heritage. Its main headquarters are located on Via Mazzini and house a vast collection of historical archives that document the province's administrative, social, and economic evolution over the centuries.
The institution houses documents of great historical value, from public bodies, notaries, and court archives, which represent a fundamental source for research and study of local and regional history. The Archives also conducts consultation, education, and cultural dissemination activities, serving as a reference point for scholars, students, and citizens interested in the historical memory of the Agrigento region.
