Culture

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

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

The Basilica of the Murgo is an eighteenth-century church, situated not far from the center of Agnone Bagni. The church was built by Federico II of Svevia but it was … read more

The cycling road Rossana Maiorca, opened in 2008 on a former railway track, extends for 6.56 km from the Monument to the Caduti of the Sea in Contrada Targia, through Mazzarrona and the tuna fishery … read more

Beautiful and bright seafaring city. Siracusa has always been characterised by a special relationship with the sea that surrounds and embraces the city. It is located in the big Port, one of the most ancient and still active maritime ports, … 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

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

On the highest point of the peninsula of Augusta lies the castle of Augusta. The castle has a square layout and is surrounded by square and rectangular towers. Over the … read more

The church is in Via dei Miracoli, where once stood the ancient church of St. George. It was the bishop Gabriele Dalmazio to give her the present name in memory … read more

The Tonnara di Santa Panagia is a building located on one of the most fascinating stretches of the coast of Siracusa. … 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

In the Via Consiglio Reginale, it stands the medieval Palace said the ” Queen’s Council Chamber”, which was presided by the Queen, wife of the ruler of Aragon. According to … read more

In the space in front of the Fonte Aretusa, in the heart of Ortigia, we find the Aquarium. Particularly interesting are the pools designed in a way as to exactly … read more

The Church of St. Maria of the Immaculate Conception was built at the end of 1300. Over the subsequent centuries it underwent several renovations and additions of architectural elements. Also … read more

Located in Priolo, Castelluccio di Monti Climiti, also called Castelluccio di Priolo, is considered one of the most important military monuments of Middle Age … read more

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