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ARTE E CULTURA

Art and culture

SYRACUSE: THE CRADLE OF THE MEDITERRANEAN

These places have stood at the crossroads of history and of peoples who have made Italy synonymous with beauty.
An eternal identity, vibrant in its monuments and alive in the city's cultural events.

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THE ISLAND OF ORTIGIA

Almost three thousand years of humanity in less than one square kilometer surrounded by the sea. Ortigia is the heart of ancient Syracuse, brimming with relics of the past eras, from the Greeks to the splendor of 18th-century Baroque.
Some examples

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  • Piazza Duomo with the Cathedral and Baroque-style buildings

  • Aretusa Fountain

  • Archimedes Square and the Diana Fountain

  • Regional Gallery of Bellomo Palace

  • Church of San Giovanni

  • Maniace Castle

SYRACUSE, THE MAINLAND

Throughout the city are archaeological sites with picturesque paths and landscapes, and religious buildings adorned by artwork of great importance.
Here are just a few recommendations:

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  • San Giovanni Evangelista Complex

  • Santa Lucia Complex

  • Shrine of Our Lady of Tears

  • Euralio Castle

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ANCIENT SYRACUSE: GREEKS AND ROMANS

Rivaled with Athens for its prestige, home of Archimedes, a stepping-stone for philosophers like Plato, and eventually the capital of the Roman Empire of the East. Europe's roots lie in the land of Aretusa. The main examples

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  • Archaeological Park

  • Greek Theater

  • Temple of Apollo

  • Ear of Dionysus, Latomie dei Cappuccini

  • Roman amphitheater and the Altar of Hieron

  • Cave of the Nymphaeum

CLASSICAL THEATRE

Europe's most important review of classical theater
is a must-see event for fans from all over the the world.

Every year in Syracuse, the National Institute of Ancient Drama performs the most poignant and significant tragedies on stage.​

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TRAVEL IDEAS AND ITINERARIES

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ON THE STEPS
OF HISTORY

In 5 days you can visit:

- Cathedral Square and the Fountain of Arethusa
- Fountain of Diana
- Maniace Castle
- Bellomo Palace
- Basilica Madonna of Tears
- Baroque palaces

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THE WONDERS
OF CLASSICAL SYRACUSE

In 3 days you can visit:

- Neapolis Archaeological Park (1 day)
- Attend the classical theater shows (2 evenings)
- Temple of Apollo

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