Located on Ortigia Island, the stunning Duomo of Syracuse was built in the 7th century on top of the great Temple of Athens. The temple dated from the 6th century BC and 26 of the original columns can...
Castello Maniace, an impressive fortification standing on the tip of Ortigia Island, guards one of Syracuse's two ports from the southeast; the views across the sea from here are superb. Reached by wa...
The Neapolis Archaeological Park gives an excellent idea of what life must have been like in Roman times. Visitors can roam around the park and marvel at the Greek amphitheatre (literally carved out o...
Ortigia Island can be approached via the Ortigia Island Bridge or by water taxi, bringing the visitor to the centre of Piazza Pancali. The picturesque old town is a compact area with a maze of small n...
Considered to be one of Italy's most beautiful piazzas, Piazza del Duomo, in Syracuse is home to the city’s ancient and splendid cathedral. Sicilian Baroque architecture can also be admired from...
The Sanctuary Madonna della Lacrime is one of the most peculiar monuments in all of Sicily. Dominating the skyline the contemporary conical structure rises to 74m (243 ft.) with a diameter of 80m (262...
A Greek temple dating from the 6th century BC, the Temple of Apollo is located on the island of Ortigia. Occupying a large part of Piazza Pancali, today, the temple is in ruins. The oldest known Doric...
