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sights in Siracusa : the essentials

Cathedrals in Siracusa

Duomo di Siracusa

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Throughout life I have seen many cathedrals on the inside, most are beautiful but there comes a time when you remember the ones wi

Ruins in Siracusa

Roman Amphitheatre

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Syracuse is one of the most visited cities of Sicily because of the ruins. Of all the ruins that we can find in this area, the mos

Historical Monuments in Siracusa

Temple of Apollo

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Although only ruins remain to give the place importance, it was the first Doric temple in Sicily and with imagination and few colu

Citadels in Siracusa

Marzamemi

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With lot of fun, the nights are very free and amazing. You can do everything you want.

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Squares in Siracusa

Piazza Archimede

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I fell in love with this place the moment I arrived. The fountain is gorgeous, fascinating, almost alive, we were watched for a wh

Squares in Siracusa

Hypogeum of Duomo Square

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Throughout my life as a traveler, I have seen the interior of many cathedrals. Most are beautiful but there comes a time when the

Palaces in Siracusa

Palazzo Greco

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Along the road that leads to the historic centre of Ortigia along Viale Matteotti, you'll reach the Palazzo Greco. Inside, in a t

Castles in Siracusa

Castello Maniace

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The fortress was initially for the protection of the port of Ortigia. Its name derives from Byzantine commander George Maniace wh

Historical Monuments in Siracusa

Ortygia Walls

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Along the outer belt of the island of Ortigia (Syracuse) you can see several bastions which once formed the defensive walls, prot

Statues in Siracusa

Arethusa Statue

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Palaces in Siracusa

Palazzo del Senato

Squares in Siracusa

Piazza Minerva

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Churches in Siracusa

Basilica Santa Lucia al Sepolcro

Historical Monuments in Siracusa

Ear of Dionysius

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One of the most striking and well known places of the Neapolis Archaeological Park is an artificial grotto shaped like an ear that

Churches in Siracusa

San Giovanni Evangelista

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The Church of St. John in Syracuse is one of the jewels still standing after suffering a lot of damage over the centuries. Today

Historical Monuments in Siracusa

Catacombs of St. John

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The Catacombs of Saint John are truly unique, and shouldn't be missed. Their construction dates all the way back to between 315 a

Historical Monuments in Siracusa

Bagno Ebraico

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I recommend that you visit these baths in the historic centre of Ortigia. The site shows the existence of the Jewish community in

Historical Monuments in Siracusa

Artemis Fountain

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Activities in Syracuse

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Etna in the Morning: Half Day Excursion from Catania

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40.57 £

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From Catania: Full-Day Mount Etna and Taormina Tour

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starting from

70.62 £

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Palermo: Street Food and History Walking Tour

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starting from

35.39 £

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Sicily: Mt. Etna and Wine Tour of the Alcantara

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85.07 £

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Palermo: Hop-on Hop-off Bus Tour 24-hour Ticket

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starting from

14.75 £

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