Church of St. Maria of the Immaculate Conception
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
Castelluccio dei monti Climiti
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
Apollo’s temple
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
District of Graziella
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
Basilica of San Focà
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
SIRMUMA – Museum of the Sea
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
Church of St.Giovanni the Baptist
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
Statue of Archimede
Right at the entrance of Ortigia, located between the two bridges, stands a beautiful bronze statue of the Syracusan genius Archimedes. … read more
Sanctuary of Madonna delle Lacrime (Our Lady of Tears)
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
Latomia St. Venera, Necropolis Grotticelle and Archimedes’ Grave
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
Archaeological Area Megara Hyblea
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
Papyrus Museum
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
Church of St. Tommaso to the Pantheon
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
Portopalo di Capo Passero
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