Syracuse (Sicily) - Siracusa (Sicilia)

Night view of the city.

Understand

Syracuse it's an island city italian of Sicily with an interesting mix of modern and old. Syracuse is a city on the east coast of Sicily and the capital of the province of Syracuse, Italy. It was described by Cicero as "the best and most beautiful of the Greek cities".

Syracuse is an ancient city next to the sea, which was very important in Greek times. It has a well-known archaeological zone and a historic center on the island of Ortigia.

Syracuse is a nice city, with tourist attractions for at least a couple of days. It's also a good area to see the southeastern tip of Sicily, including the Baroque cities of Ragusa and Noto, various archaeological sites, and the lively city of Catania.

To get

View of the city of Syracuse (Sicily, Italy)

By train

The train station is in Piazzale Stazione Centrale about 20 minutes walk from the center of the old town.

There are two intercity trains from the peninsula (Rome Y Naples) until Messina and via Catania, arrives in Syracuse.

Travel from Palermo It is complicated, you will need to make at least one transfer, usually in Messina. The trip takes about 6 or 7 hours.

By plane

The closest airport is Catania, north of Syracuse, which offers direct buses to Syracuse. Bus services from the airport are usually scheduled to coincide with incoming and outgoing flights. The duration of the journey is just over an hour. Alternatively, late at night or on holidays, it may be easier to take a bus or taxi from the airport to the Catania train station and then travel by train to Syracuse.

By bus

  • Intercity bus center, Corso Umberto, 196 (next to the train station). Regular bus connections with Catania, Noto, Modica, Ragusa and Gela, other nearby destinations provided by Interbus and AST. There are also daily buses to Palermo (Interbus) and long-distance buses to Messina, Naples and Rome.

Places of interest

Syracuse was founded around 734 BC. C., but there was a second wave of construction from 485 a. C. in this area: hence its Greek name Νεοπολη - "Neapoli" or "New City". The places of interest are contained in the Parco Archeologico della NeapolisVia Francesco Saverio Cavallari, ☏[0931 66206]. Daily 08: 30-18: 30 (last entry 17:00). € 10; combined ticket € 13.50 (Paolo Orsi or Palazzo Bellomo).

Activities

Theatrical season in the Greek theater: May to July. Throughout these months, they stage dramas by famous authors such as Aeschylus and Euripides.

Learn

Activities that can be organized include culture and language classes, Sicilian cooking classes and wine tasting and outdoor excursions (hiking, cycling, climbing, sailing, diving)

To buy

Antico Mercato di Ortigia

To eat

pubs

Restaurants

Drink and go out

There are many nightclubs along the coast on the Alfeo promenade.

accommodation

  • 1  Sant'Agostino Resort (Residence Siracusa), Traversa Serramendola 12. ☎ 39 0931 717229, ✉: . 4-star resort with spa, Sant'Agostino Residence has wi-fi connection, spa, jacuzzi, Turkish bath, solarium and pleasant apartments consisting of a kitchen and living room, bedroom and bathroom.
  • NH Venus Sea Garden Resort, Contrada Mount Amara. ☎ 39.0931998946.
    The hotel is located between the rocks of a splendid bay that blend in delicate harmony with its sandstone construction. The hotel is located on a promontory, in a magical setting covered in gardens with beautiful flowers and terraces overlooking the sea, facing the incomparable landscape that Etna offers.

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