Palace Mergulese Montalto
The palace Mergulense – Montalto is located in the ancient Spirduta (“spidduta”), the island of Ortigia. The building dates back to the fourteenth century and is characterized by a … read more
Church of St Joseph
The Church of St. Joseph was built , in the mid-1700s on behalf of the Confratelli Falegnami at the site where once stood the old Orthodox Church of St. Fantino. … read more
Pupi Museum
Aretusean Pupi Museum, which is located in Piazza San Giuseppe in the Palace Midiri Cadorna, is the first theme-museum on pupi (puppets) in Italy. The association Vaccaro-Mauceri focuses the attention on the … read more
Cinema Museum – Palazzo Corpaci
The Cinema Museum is housed in the premises of Palazzo Corpaci, noble residence dating back to the early 1700s. The permanent exhibition, welcomed by the 12 rooms of the museum … read more
Church of St. Francesco all’Immacolata
The church of Saint Francesco all’Immacolata, although initially dedicated to St. Andrew the Apostle, in the early sixteenth century was dedicated to the Immaculate Conception and the Madonna of Soccorso. … read more
City Theatre
The construction of the theater dates back to 1872 by the military engineer Breda and was built where once stood the church and monastery of the Annunciation and the palace … read more
Palace Francica Nava
Palace Francica – Nava is an impressive fifteenth century building in Gothic- Catalan style, modified in ‘700 with baroque embellishments. It belonged first to the powerful family Gravina – Cruyllas … read more
Catacombs of St. John
The Catacombs of St. John were built in the fourth century, following the route of a former Greek aqueduct (with its tanks), and enlarged until the fifth century. The structure … read more
Natural Reserve of Ciane and Saline of Syracuse
The reserve is located on the outskirts of the city of Syracuse and it is formed by the river Ciane and the humid area of salt flats, located near its … read more
Techno Park of Archimedes
The Techno Park Archimedes is located near the Archaeological Park in an area of 1,700 square meters where you can admire replicas and models in scale 1:1 of the inventions … read more
Church of St. Filippo Neri
The Church dedicated to “San Filippo Neri” is one of the most important churches of Ortigia which serves as church for many districts of eastern Ortigia (Sperduta and Mastrarua). Established … read more
Palazzo Pupillo
Declared monumental asset by the Superintendency of the BB.CC.AA., Palazzo Pupillo is a historic monument full of late Baroque decorations and forms. … read more
Church of Saint Lucia alla Badia
The Church and the Cistercian convent dedicated to St. Lucia had a prominent place in Syracuse, because of its location in the heart of Ortigia and especially for the feast … read more
Eurialo Castle
The Castle Euryalus represents one of the largest and most complete military works of the Greek period. The name derives from the Greek word Eurvelos (“large base nail “), which … read more
Bagno Ebraico (Jewish Bath)
The Jewish bath, the center of Jewish spiritual life, testifies to the existence of a Jewish community of Syracuse among the oldest in the Mediterranean. The miqweh, located 18 meters … read more
Casa dei miti
A multimedia and interactive permanent exhibition on Greek mythology that uses touch screen and other multimedia tools. Casa dei Miti (House of Myths) aims to the spreading of myths and … read more
Church of the Holy Spirit
Designed in 1727, the Church of the Holy Spirit was built on the ruins of the “First Church” of Siracusa. The tower facade of the Church is in eighteenth-century Baroque style, rich in decorations and in Corinthian architectural elements. … read more
Palazzo Impellizzeri
The Impellizzeri palace is one of the noble rococo buildings of Siracusa with 31 masks and floral trims; located on the island of Ortigia, along the majestic Via Maestranza. … read more



















