Syracuse Sicily
Syracuse was founded by the Greeks
in the 8th century BC. Located on the Italian island of Sicily, Syracuse was described by Cicero as “the greatest Greek city and the most beautiful of all.” The historic centre of Syracuse is considered by UNESCO a World Heritage Site, it is one of the oldest cities in Sicily and Italy. After a strong earthquake in 1693, the city was rebuilt in Syracuse Sicilian Baroque style, now considered classic architecture of southern Italy. Do not miss the Piazza del Duomo, the Cathedral, the Maniace Castle, the Bellomo Palace, the Temple of Athens, the Arethusa Fountain, the Temple of Olympian Zeus and the Basilica of St Lucia. Syracuse has many beautiful churches. Once in Syracuse, you can go to Noto, a beautiful town and visit Pantalica, a famous necropolis. Hotels in Syracuse
What to visit in Syracuse: Piazza del Duomo; Cathedral; Maniace Castle; Temple of Apollo; Temple of Olympian Zeus; Palazzo Bellomo; Arethusa Fountain; Basilica di Santa Lucia; Neapolis; Greek Theatre;
Restaurants in Syracuse
- Regina Lucia
- Retroscena
- Basirico
- Ristorante Dioniso
- Oinos di Ivo Vatti
- Taverna Sveva
- Don Camillo
- Le Vin de L’Assassin Bistrot
- Trattoria La Foglia
Transports in Syracuse
By train: There are daily trains from Rome and Naples in mainland Italy. There are also trains from other cities in Sicily.
By bus: There are regular buses to/from Catania, Noto, Gela and Ragusa.
Map of Syracuse
Map of Syracuse Sicily
Where is Syracuse on Map of Italy
Where is Syracuse on Map of Sicily