Syracuse
Syracuse is a historic city on the Italian island of Sicily. Syracuse is located in the southeast corner of the island of Sicily. The city is notable for its rich Greek and Roman history, culture, amphitheatres, architecture, and as the birthplace and home of the pre-eminent mathematician and engineer Archimedes.
This 2,700-year-old city played a key role in ancient times, when it was one of the major powers of the Mediterranean world.
We recommend you stay in the city for at list 1 night.
Main sights recommended are:
- Piazza Duomo, is the main square of Syracuse, located in the historical center of the city, on the island of Ortygia.
- The Cathedral is an ancient Catholic church built on an originally Doric Greek temple, and for this reason it is included in a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
- Castello Maniace, is a citadel and castle situated at the far point of the Ortygia island.
- Fountain of Diana, is located in Piazza Archimede in Ortigia, Syracuse.
- Palazzo Beneventano Del Bosco, is a historic townhouse, located on piazza Duomo, across from the present city hall.
- Port of Syracuse, is a marina situated nearby to the quarter Ortigia and the neighborhood Villaggio Elios.
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