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What to see and do in Syracuse
The places not to miss, practical tips and the tickets to visit them.
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Syracuse was one of the largest cities of the Greek world: the Neapolis Archaeological Park has a Greek theatre and the quarries, while Ortigia is a baroque island-village on the sea. The old town is a UNESCO site with Pantalica.
Practical tips
- The Neapolis Park is best visited in the morning, before the heat.
- Ortigia is done on foot: leave the car in the car parks outside.
- Try almond granita and fresh fish in Ortigia.
When to go
Spring and autumn; in May and June the classical performances take place at the Greek Theatre.
The places not to miss in Syracuse
The Neapolis Archaeological Park
The Greek theatre, the Roman amphitheatre and the quarries with the Ear of Dionysius.
Ortigia
The island-village with baroque lanes, palaces, market and a promenade by the sea.
Syracuse Cathedral
The cathedral built inside a Greek temple of Athena, with Doric columns visible.
The Fountain of Arethusa
A freshwater spring near the sea, surrounded by papyrus.
Maniace Castle
The Swabian castle on the tip of Ortigia, with a view of the sea.
The Paolo Orsi Archaeological Museum
One of the most important archaeological museums in Sicily.
The Ortigia market
The morning market with fruit, fish, cheeses and street food.
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