Culture

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

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