Siracusa Unmissables
Siracusa’s history spans over two millennia, centered on the limestone island of Ortigia and the expansive Neapolis Archaeological Park. The city features the 5th-century BC Temple of Apollo, a Baroque Cathedral built into the remains of an ancient Greek temple, and one of the largest Greek theatres in existence. Notable sites include the Ear of Dionysius, a limestone cave with unique acoustics, and the coastal Castello Maniace. From the Catacombs of St. John to the regional archaeological museum, the city preserves significant Greek, Roman, and early Christian heritage.
A Ortygia
Ortygia is a small island which is the historical centre of the city of Syracuse, Sicily.
B Cathedral of Syracuse
The Cathedral of Syracuse, formally the Cattedrale metropolitana della Natività di Maria Santissima, is an ancient Catholic church in…
C Temple of Apollo
The Temple of Apollo is one of the most important ancient Greek monuments of Magna Graecia on Ortygia, in front of the Piazza Pancali in…
D Ear of Dionysius
The Ear of Dionysius is a limestone cave carved out of the Temenites hill in the city of Syracuse, on the island of Sicily in Italy.
E Roman Amphitheatre of Syracuse
The Greek theatre of Syracuse lies on the south slopes of the Temenite hill, overlooking the modern city of Syracuse in southeastern Sicily…
F Area Monumentale della Neapolis
Extensive archaeological park housing the 5th-century BC Greek Theatre, a 3rd-century AD Roman Amphitheatre, and the Latomia del Paradiso limestone quarries. It serves as the primary site for Syracuse’s ancient ruins.
G Castello Maniace
The Castello Maniace is a citadel and castle in Syracuse, Sicily, southern Italy.
H Arethuse Fountain
Aréthuse or Arethuse may refer to:
I Fountain of Diana
Located in Piazza Archimede, this 1907 monumental fountain by Giulio Moschetti depicts the myth of the nymph Arethusa being transformed into a spring by the goddess Diana.
J Greek Theatre
The Greek theatre of Syracuse lies on the south slopes of the Temenite hill, overlooking the modern city of Syracuse in southeastern Sicily…
K Museo archeologico regionale Paolo Orsi
The Museo Archeologico Regionale Paolo Orsi of Syracuse, Sicily is one of the principal archaeological museums of Europe.
L Paolo Orsi Archeological Museum
The Museo Archeologico Regionale Paolo Orsi of Syracuse, Sicily is one of the principal archaeological museums of Europe.
M Eurialo Castle
The Euryalus Fortress located in the frazione of Belvedere, was the key point in the fortifications of the ancient Greek city of Syracuse,…
N Catacombs of St. John
A stunning maze pierced with a number of tunnels with tombs of the deceased of Syracuse. A unique experience.
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