Exploring Syracuse on foot
- 24:00 H
- 16 KM
- Intermediate
As far as Syracuse is concerned, with its 207.8 km² of extension it can be considered a medium-sized city, walking it is an easy and very exciting experience!
We start from the Tonnara di Santa Panagia, the northernmost attraction of Syracuse, after visiting this suggestive remnant of the typical Syracusan past and taking some pictures of the beautiful panorama we enter the Rossana Maiorca Bike Trail. We walk about 6 km of infinite beauty, between golden cliffs, hidden coves and superb visions. As soon as we leave we will find ourselves in via di Dionisio il Grande at the height of the Monument to the Caduti of the Sea.
Just cross the street and you will find yourself at the Latomia of Capuchins and after this beautiful immersion in antiquity, it will be enough to walk along via Maria Politi Laudien and after about a quarter of an hour we will be right in front of the Tomb of Archimedes. Turning around the tomb of the Syracusan genius we will find ourselves at the Archaeological Park of Neapolis and to expect us there will be the magnificence of the Greek Theater of Syracuse, the Roman Amphitheater and the Ear of Dionysius. After having filled the heart of the Park’s beauties, we will find ourselves in front of the beginning of Corso Gelone and, following it all, we will find ourselves facing the Pantheon a few hundred meters further south and we will end up on the Island of Ortigia.
Perhaps a little tired from the long walk, but with the heart ready to be lulled by the waves and the magic that this pearl of the Mediterranean contains.
Tonnara di Santa Panagia
The Tonnara di Santa Panagia is a building located on one of the most fascinating stretches of the coast of Siracusa.
Place from which enjoy the grandeur of the ruins visible and the Mediterranean Sea from a stretch of rocky coast
Cycling Road
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 of Santa Panagia. The track starts from the former real level crossing Saint Lucia , …
Monument to the Caduti of the Sea
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. Initially destined to the city of Addis Abeba in Ethiopia, the work was then placed …
Latomia of the Capuchins
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 of Syracuse donated it to the monks in order to build there their fortified monastery, …
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 green and vegetation. There are still some traces of the noble imprint nineteenth century garden …
Greek Theatre
The Greek Theatre is the largest example of theater architecture of the Greek West. It has the peculiarity of being almost entirely carved in stone. In addition to the performances, as the ancient Greeks used to do, the theater was used for popular assemblies. After …
Roman Amphiteather
Dating back to the imperial age (III – IV century AD), the Roman amphitheater is one of the greatest buildings of this kind in existence. Elliptical, outer diameters measure m. 140 x 119 and it was partially excavated in the rock of Temenite. Spanish spoliation …
Latomia of Paradise
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 latomie were also used as a place of segregation. The greater curiosity for this place …
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 lie the remains of the Syracusan soldiers perished during the First World War. Designed by …