Culture

Originally erected by the Arezzo’s family, it was the site of the Queen’s Chamber, of the city Senate and hosted the Gerosolimitana Commendation of the Borgia family. In 1778 the … read more

Palazzo Borgia del Casale is one of the most beautiful rococo buildings in Ortigia. From the inscription on the arch of the hallway it is clear that the building was … read more

The Doric temple was built in the fifth century BC. by the tyrant Gelone following the victory against the Carthaginians in the battle of Imera. The Athenaion was hexastyle (six … read more

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

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

Found in the basement of the Palace of the Senate, the Ionic Temple or Artemision, dated to the late sixth century BC., is where the deepest roots of ancient Syracuse … read more

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 … read more

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 … read more

The naturalistic reserve of Vendicari, thanks to the presence of quagmires, areas cherished as a resting place for migratory birds, is the most important humid area in the Southeast coast … read more

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

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, … read more

Akrai’s colony was founded in 664-663 BC. by the Syracusans Corinthians. Destroyed by the Arabs at the apex of its glory in the 827 BC., the ruins of the city … read more

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

The evening ends up at the Opera dei Pupi (Pupi Theatre), where the brilliant puppeteer represents the stories of Paladini and myths. “Pupi” are beautiful, almost as big as a child, … read more

One of the most representative of the wealth of Syracuse in the third century BC. is the giant altar, probably dedicated to Zeus Eleuterio, built by Hiero II for public … read more

Forum Vittorio Emanuele II, with its trees and benches, is the perfect place for a quiet walk. From here you can admire the port and part of the old city. … read more

Brucoli rises along the stream Porcaria, whose presence has favored the settlement of ancient populations. Over the centuries the river has carved a deep gorge up to the sea creating … read more

According to experts Leontinoi is one of the oldest Greek colonies in Sicily. Founded in 729 BC. by Chalcidian settlers who founded Naxos, little is known of the early history … read more

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

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