To See

The one of Capuchins is certainly the oldest and most beautiful Latomia of Syracuse. The link with the Minor Friars of St. Francis dates back to 1582, when the University … read more

In front of the mythical Fonte Aretusa, we can see the imposing Maniace’s Castle, on the extreme tip of the island. The building is among the most important monuments of … read more

Akrai’s colony was founded in 664-663 BC. by the Syracusans Corinthians. Destroyed by the Arabs at the apex of its glory in the 827 BC., the ruins of the city … read more

The third century  A D. catacomb consists of burial sites, then transformed into areas of worship; in recent times the catacomb was used as a bomb shelter. Over the centuries … read more

The Gallery of Palazzo Bellomo, museum of medieval and modern art, is located next to the church of St Benedict in the historic center of Ortigia, near the fountain Arethusa. … read more

Dating back to the second half of the Nineteenth century the island of Ortigia is connected to the mainland by the Umbertino Bridge. The bridge takes its name from Umberto … read more

The Port of Augusta is the headquarters of the Capitaneria and occupies the entire bay of Augusta, consisting of three large sections. … read more

Latomia of paradise today is a charming and delightful place; originally it was an immense stone quarry mostly covered and subterranean. According to the story of the ancient historians the … read more

On the island of Capo Passero is the fort built in the early seventeenth century. The tower has a square shape and consists of two levels. The rooms of the … read more

The traces of the ancient palace of the bishops are still visible in the portico and inside a small chapel with mighty vaults which recall those of Maniace castle and … read more

Of great archaeological interest is the visit to the Plemmirio, reachable by a road of about 7 km along Porto Grande. The name derives from the presence in the peninsula, … read more

The Hypogeum of Piazza Duomo is an underground path which is accessed by a small opening located along the wall of the garden of the Archbishop’s Palace. The path was … read more

The Basilica stands on the place Saint Lucia, patron saint of Siracusa, was martyred. Probably built over a byzantine basilica the actual building was built by the Normans over an … read more

Located in Piazza Archimede in Syracuse, this fountain depicts the goddess Diana, the former protector of the island of Ortigia, accompanied by other characters from mythology and her attributes. … read more

Found in the basement of the Palace of the Senate, the Ionic Temple or Artemision, dated to the late sixth century BC., is where the deepest roots of ancient Syracuse … read more

The monument to those who perished in Africa was designed in 1938, during the Fascist era in memory of the campaign for the colonization of East Africa, by Romano Romanelli. … read more

Brucoli Castle was built by King Giovanni II of Aragon in the late fifteenth century as a gift to the queen. Positioned on the bay fronting Catania’s Gulf, the castle … read more

The island of Ortigia has several jewels dating back to Middle Ages and buildings built in fascist style, including the Greco Palace which is the current headquarters of the National Institute … read more

The seventeenth-century Church of Santa Maria di Montevergini, including the ancient Benedictine Monastery, is one of the most important examples of monastic Syracuse. It is located on the island of … read more

In 1730 Pompeo Picherali built the church and the convent. For a few years, some youth have transformed the convent in a co-working space for Sicilian social innovator, where to meet other entrepreneurs with whom share our experiences. … read more