The Paolo Orsi Museum is not one of those places you step into just to fill a gap between visits. You get there when you realise that Syracuse cannot be understood simply by walking around Ortigia or the Greek theatre. The Museo Paolo Orsi of Syracuse lays out what the city was before it became well known: communities, exchanges, transformations. The visit works precisely for this reason, because it follows a clear and readable path, without requiring any specific background knowledge. If...

There’s a moment when Siracusa slows down and becomes easier to understand. Winter. If you’re looking for what to do in Siracusa in winter , you won’t find a list of “second-best” options here, but a different way of experiencing the city. Ortigia can be explored without rushing, archaeological sites are visited without queues, and days follow a rhythm closer to that of the people who live here. If you want to stay in the heart of the historic centre, take a look at Hotel Algilà : you can get...

Celebrating New Year’s Eve in Syracuse  means being in the middle of a city that, on the night of 31 December, changes pace without losing its identity. Between the public event in Piazza Duomo, parties in local venues and the streets of Ortigia staying lively until late, there are different options for those looking for music, social moments or simply a walk after midnight. Syracuse is a destination chosen both by those arriving for a weekend and by people who live in the city all year round...