Culture

It is the oldest Doric stone temple in Sicily. Dating back to the sixth century BC., it underwent various transformations starting from the Byzantine period. It was first turned into … read more

Popular district in the heart of Ortigia Island. The Graziella is one of the oldest districts in Syracuse; it covers the area behind the market town of Via De Benedictis … read more

Among the most important cultural sites of Priolo Gargallo, a town north of Syracuse, there is the early Christian basilica of San Focà. Discovered by Paolo Orsi, the construction of … read more

Located in the heart of the charming island of Ortigia, the Sea Museum of Syracuse holds a vast repertoire of equipment, models and documents that reconstruct the rich memory and … read more

The Church of St. Giovanni the Baptist or St. Giovannello (as known in Siracusa) is located in the Jewish quarter of Giudecca. After having been used as a theater, an auditorium and a place for conferences, today the church is open for worship. … read more

Right at the entrance of Ortigia, located between the two bridges, stands a beautiful bronze statue of the Syracusan genius Archimedes. … read more

The Sanctuary of the Madonna delle Lacrime was erected in memory of the miraculous lacrimation of the effigy depicting the Immaculate Heart of Mary, placed to the bedside of the … read more

Large Greek and Roman burial ground located in the Park of Neapolis. It can be reached through a suggestive stairway leading to the bottom of latomia St. Venera, rich in … read more

Megara Hyblaea is a Greek colony dating back to the half of the seventh century BC. Founded in 728 BC. by settlers from Megara Nisea, the colony was built on … read more

Founded in 1989 and managed by Corrado Basile, it offers a wide view of the papyrus’ history and its uses, contributing to the knowledge of the ancient art and some … read more

The Church of St. Thomas is also known as the “Pantheon of Siracusa”. This is considered the main “Memorial of the Victims of the First World War”, because within it … read more

An area full of magnificent beaches where the coast becomes of sublime beauty. One of the oldest territory in the province of Siracusa, developed around a tonnara. … read more

The Doric temple was built in the fifth century BC. by the tyrant Gelone following the victory against the Carthaginians in the battle of Imera. The Athenaion was hexastyle (six … read more

It was established in the eighteenth century; since 1988 the museum is located at Villa Landolina and is dedicated to the great archaeologist Paolo Orsi, who made the main studies … read more

According to experts Leontinoi is one of the oldest Greek colonies in Sicily. Founded in 729 BC. by Chalcidian settlers who founded Naxos, little is known of the early history … read more

If you visit the island of Ortigia, a key step is represented by the folkloristic market stalls, where vendors describe their products singing lullabies in the local dialect. Among the … read more

The Catacombs of Vigna Cassia, now closed to the public, are the largest of the whole Sicily and are located in an old cemetery area near the Church of St. … read more

The Porto Piccolo or Porto Marmoreo is located to the east of the island of Ortigia, which includes the inner part of the Arsenal (Lakkios), site of the reclaimed Syrako lagoon. … read more

Palazzo Borgia del Casale is one of the most beautiful rococo buildings in Ortigia. From the inscription on the arch of the hallway it is clear that the building was … read more

Thapsos, today Magnisi peninsula, was the destination and refuge for Athenians who camped there before the siege of Syracuse and for the future founders of Megara Hyblea. Actually the historical … read more