New Syracuse is an area of the city of Syracuse which includes modern neighborhoods.
To know
How to orient yourself
New Syracuse: full screen map.Bordering Ortigia are the nineteenth-century districts of Saint Lucia (at the Piazza Santa Lucia) e Neapolis where is the Archaeological Park with the Greek theater. North of Santa Lucia is located Grottasanta where are the latomie of the Capuchins. Following the modern district of Akradina identifiable with the northern section of the cycle path up to park of the Balza Akradina. Following Tics which ends with the northern section of the Dionysian walls and the Scala Greca avenue. Epipolis represents a suburb with the so-called Villaggio Miano and the Euryalus Castle.
The territory of the city is vast and also includes two hamlets: Belvedere located at the highest point of the city. It is a few kilometers from the city center and shares the presence of the Eurialo castle with the Epipolis. Cassibile it is a reality totally detached from Syracuse. Note for the historic signature ofarmistice which sanctioned the exit of Italy from the alliance with Nazi Germany and the agreement with the Anglo-American allies (in reality the signature takes place about three km from the hamlet; in the district of Santa Teresa Longarini of Syracuse), Cassibile takes its name from the homonymous river which, coming from the Iblei, laps it on its south side. Location suitable for a seaside and naturalistic stay. Cassibile embraces the Syracusan seaside districts of Ognina is White Fountains
Neighborhoods
- Belvedere
- Cassibile
- White Fountains
- Arenella
- Ognina
- Island
How to get
On a boat
- 1 The blue aster, Via La Maddalena, 49, ☎ 393913006051, 393387232691, @[email protected]. Landing in the Isola district on floating platforms. It also organizes port excursions and boat taxi service.
- 2 Port of Ognina. Marina for tourists and fishing boats, located inside a natural inlet.
How to get around
Parking lots
- 3 Toll Parking, avenue Theocritus.
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24 hours.
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24 hours.What see
New Syracuse
- Archaeological Park of Neapolis - The park is one of the must-see attractions of the city. Inside there are the most important monuments of Greek and Roman times such as the Greek Theater, the Roman Amphitheater and the Ear of Dionysus.
The so-called Roman gymnasium
Sanctuary of Our Lady of Tears
- 1 Roman gymnasium, via Elorina. Free. Mon-Sat. This monument along the road axis of the ancient Via Elorina dates back to Roman times. It has always been considered as a gymnasium, but according to other interpretations also linked to some findings as well as to the information that Cicero gives us it should be a serapeum. This highlights the presence of the Egyptian cult of Serapis also in Syracuse. It is a monument that is far too underestimated by tourists, both because it is out of the way and because it is not sufficiently valued.
- 2 Sanctuary of Our Lady of Tears, Via del Santuario, 3. The Sanctuary was erected following a miraculous event that took place in 1953. At a humble house the little picture of the Madonna began to weep, immediately attracting a large crowd, also procuring healings. Following this, the construction of the modern sanctuary was started on a project by the French architects Michel Andrault and Pierre Parat. The works began in 1966, then interrupted for several years, until completion in 1994 with the inauguration by Pope John Paul II.
- Today the internal empty spaces do not grant that sense of concentration and sacredness hoped for and the visit in this sense can also disappoint expectations. However, it remains an architectural work of great importance for the city.
Latomia dei Cappuccini
- 3 Latomia dei Cappuccini, via Puglia, ☎ 39 329 2417142, @[email protected]. Full € 5, reduced € 3. On request. This latomia is certainly one of the most evocative places in the city, it is a quarry from the Greek era famous for being one of the places where Athenian soldiers were massed after the defeat of the fleet in the waters of Syracuse in 413 BC. Later it became the property of the nearby Capuchin convent, transforming into a lush garden with different species of plants and a small theater for summer performances.
- 4 Catacombs of San Giovanni, Largo San Marciano, 3, ☎ 39 0931 64694, fax: 39 0931 66751, @[email protected]. Full 8 €, reduced 5 €, school groups 3 €. In winter Mon-Sat 09: 30-12: 30, 14: 30-16: 30; 26 December-6 January 09: 30-12: 30, 14: 30-17: 00; 7 January-7 February closed; in summer Mon-Sun 09: 30-12: 30, 14: 30-17: 30; July and August 10: 00-13: 00, 14: 30-18: 00.
Church of San Giovanni alle catacombe
- 5 Church of San Giovanni alle catacombe, Piazza San Giovanni. Attached to the visit of the Catacombs of San Giovanni. It is a 6th century church, according to tradition it is the place where Bishop Marciano was martyred and for this reason there is also the crypt. It is one of the few examples of Gothic style in the city since the earthquake of 1693 destroyed almost all of the heritage of the time. The rose window that stands out on the square is very beautiful.
- 5 Church of San Giovanni alle catacombe, Piazza San Giovanni.
- 6 Villa Reimann, Via Necropoli Grotticelle, 14, ☎ 39 329 2417142, @[email protected]. Full € 5, reduced € 3. On request. This villa, located near the Neapolis Park, was the residence of Christiane Reimann who spent so much for the city. Inside there is a beautiful garden and some archaeological remains, in addition to the fact that the villa is a historical place.
Syracuse War Cemetery
- 7 Syracuse War Cemetery (Road to Floridia, one kilometer after the Municipal Cemetery). 00:00-24:00. Commonwealth cemetery containing the bodies of WWII soldiers who died during the landing in Sicily in the summer of 1943.
- 8 Stentinello, via Stentinello. It is a prehistoric settlement on the northern outskirts of Syracuse close to the industrial area. This is an area where the holes for the laying of the hut poles have been identified. Today the site is hard to read and not easy to identify, but its findings, which constitute an important aspect of Sicilian prehistory, can be found in the Paolo Orsi museum.
The Eurialo castle
- 9 Euryalus Castle, Piazza Eurialo 1, Belvedere of Syracuse, ☎ 39 0931711773. Full 4 €, reduced 2 €. Eurialo Castle draws its importance for the fact that it is a rare example of a castle from the Greek era that is still perfectly legible. Erected in a strategic position on the highest point of the city from where it is possible to see all the sides of the ancient walls, it was promoted by the tyrant Dionysius I whose construction took a few years between 402 and 397 BC. Its completion together with the 17 km of Dionysian walls made Syracuse impregnable to any attack. The defense moats are still visible today only a few meters away, while the three towers were an excellent means of throwing darts at the enemies. Furthermore, the tunnel system allowed for easy movements in complete safety.
- The mighty walls protected the cultural assets of the Paolo Orsi Museum during the bombings of the Second World War and was also visited by the King in honor of the city's great past. At the entrance there is an antiquarium with finds and images of the castle.
The Temple of Zeus
- 10 Temple of Zeus (I ru culonne (the two columns)), via temple of Jupiter. The Temple of Zeus is a Greek temple from the 6th century BC. It was built in a strategic point in a place from where the boats entering or leaving the port of Syracuse could clearly see it, because propitiatory rites were made on board to ingratiate themselves with the divinity. The temple was often plundered (being outside the city walls), today two columns remain, hence the name in Sicilian dialect. Unfortunately it is almost always closed due to a lack of staff on the part of the Sicily Region, which is responsible for it.
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A section of the walls in viale Epipoli
- 11 Dionysian walls (At the highest point of Viale Epipoli). The Dionysian walls are a defensive complex that extends for 17 km around Syracuse. Unfortunately, only the stretch near the Eurialo castle remains visible, which partially give the meaning of the work. Of the remaining parts remains the basement interspersed with defense towers. The work was built by the tyrant Dionysius I between 402 and 397 BC. to defend the city from continuous assaults making it impregnable. It is for this reason that the final fall in 212 BC. with the Romans of the consul Marcello it happened for the betrayal of a few and not for the yielding of the defensive positions.
The door falls
- 12 Door Scea, via San Cataldo (At the end of the road, drive north for about ten meters on the unpaved stretch). The Scea gate was part of the defensive system of the city in Greek times. Located on the northern side of the city, it was not far from the Exapilon gate just below the road axis of Viale Scala Greek. This door together with the Exapilon constituted the doors that allowed to move in the direction of Catania. The traces of the wagons and the layout of the defensive walls are clearly visible on the spot. This site, practically unknown to Syracusans and official guides, is totally neglected as you can see but it is an important piece of the city's history. As far as possible, the signs of the carriageways that extend towards the north are evident.
- 12 Door Scea, via San Cataldo (At the end of the road, drive north for about ten meters on the unpaved stretch). The Scea gate was part of the defensive system of the city in Greek times. Located on the northern side of the city, it was not far from the Exapilon gate just below the road axis of Viale Scala Greek. This door together with the Exapilon constituted the doors that allowed to move in the direction of Catania. The traces of the wagons and the layout of the defensive walls are clearly visible on the spot. This site, practically unknown to Syracusans and official guides, is totally neglected as you can see but it is an important piece of the city's history. As far as possible, the signs of the carriageways that extend towards the north are evident.
- 13 Catacombs of Vigna Cassia, Via A. Von Platen, 34, ☎ 39 093164694, fax: 39 093166751, @[email protected]. Mon-Fri 11: 00-13: 00 and 14: 30-17: 30. They are the largest catacombs in Sicily and have several frescoes that evoke the cult of the first Christians. The visit to this monument is entrusted to the Kairos company which carries out specific openings and generally on request.
- 14 Baths of Dafne.
- 15 Tonnara of Santa Panagia.
- 16 Monument to the Italian Fallen of Africa.
- 17 Church of San Tommaso al Pantheon (Pantheon).
- 18 Church of Santa Lucia al Sepolcro (Church of Santa Lucia extra moenia).
- 19 Latomia Carratore, Viale Teracati (Hidden behind some buildings, it is possible to see it partially from the street). It is the smallest of the Syracusan quarries, however, although it is mistreated (garbage is often found) and hidden by the buildings it is still a stone quarry from the Greek era. The name Carratore simply derives from the old owners on whom the land fell. The latomia is one of the many in Syracuse.
Santa Panagia Necropolis
- 20 Necropolis of Santa Panagia, viale Santa Panagia (Lidl car park). Free access. Greek necropolis with pit tombs carved into the rock discovered during the creation of the parking lot of a supermarket and datable to between the end of the sixth and the first half of the fifth century. B.C. This necropolis is part of a larger necropolis present in the area. A second part is visible at the traffic island of viale Santa Panagia (opposite the church). The other even larger area (distinguished only by the presence of the road axes, is the fenced area next to Via Mazzanti.
- 21 Hellenistic baths, Via Sebastiano Agati, 23.
Museums
Objects on display at the Paolo Orsi museum
Venus Landolina
22 Paolo Orsi Regional Archaeological Museum, Viale Teocrito, 66, ☎ 39 0931464022. Full 8 €, reduced 4 €. Tue-Sat 09: 00-18: 00, Sun and holidays 09: 00-13: 00, Mon closed. The medal table: Tue, Thu-Sat 09: 30-13: 30, Wed 9: 30-17.30. Sun-Mon closed. Archaeological Museum of Eastern Sicily in which a considerable amount of finds from the prehistoric age up to the Roman age are kept. The museum is considered to be among the most important of its kind.
- Do not miss the sector of the medal collection, with the very valuable Syracusan coins, the Venus Landolina and the Sarcophagus of Adelfia. An exhaustive visit would take a full day because the sectors are many and complete with captions and explanations. Outside the museum it is also possible to visit the so-called Villa Landolina, that is the garden in which various tombstones and objects from the museum are arranged. It is also possible to visit the poet's tomb von Platen died in Syracuse in fortuitous circumstances in the so-called non-Catholic cemetery.
Outside the built-up area
- 23 The Church of the Marquis Loffredo di Cassibile, Via Nazionale, 2 (Cassibile). This church closed for decades is part of the old village of Cassibile.
- 24 House of the three sisters (House of the three touches), SP 104. Abandoned building alongside the road. According to local reports, it is a haunted house with ghosts and for superstitious reasons many motorists pass three honks. This custom has been lost over the years as well as that mysterious aura that accompanied it years ago.
- 25 Tower of Ognina (Near the port of Ognina). Coastal watchtower, used to counter pirate attacks in the 17th century.
- 26 Greco-Roman furnaces. Right next to the sea there are various circular shapes intensified as kilns for the production of lime, probably from the Greek-Roman era. Nearby there are also traces of a road, perhaps the via elorina or a carriage road used to carry the finished products. Nearby there are also visible grooves on the live rock used for the careening of boats.
What to do
Excursions and trips
- 1 Syracuse open tour, Via Rhodes, ☎ 39 0931 959912. 4,10€. 9: 00-19: 00 every hour. City tour in 16 stops departing every hour from the terminal in via Rodi (at the Sant'Antonio car park).
- 2 Sicilian nature, piazza S. Lucia 24 / C-D, ☎ 39 3387799417, 39 3288857092, @[email protected]. Wed 18: 30-20: 00. Naturalistic association, organizes excursions every weekend in natural and archaeological areas of the province of Syracuse.
Boat trip indication
- 3 Tecnoparco Archimede, Viale Giuseppe Agnello, 26 (In front of the south entrance of the Archaeological park of Neapolis), ☎ 39 0931758807, 39 3474826670, 39 3936252963, fax: 39 0931411430. 4-6 €. Mon-Sun by reservation. March-October: 9: 30-18: 30; November-February Mon-Fri 9: 30-13: 30, Sat-Sun 9: 30-17: 00. Park with the reconstruction of the war machines and the inventions of Archimedes.
- 4 Arethusa Park, Contrada Shoulder Melilli, ☎ 39 0931 765559, @[email protected]. 13-18€. 9:30-18:30. Acquapark with slides and summer attractions.
- 5 Boat excursions on the Ciane (via Elorina, leaving Syracuse past the bridges of the Anapo and Ciane rivers on the left). About € 10. Excursion by motor boat going up the Ciane river.
- 6 Canoe excursion (Barbagallo nautical club) (along via Elorina, leaving Syracuse just before the bridge over the Anapo, on the left side street next to the Dafne restaurant). € 5 per hour. Canoe rental to go up the Ciane river, the Anapo or the Mammaiabica canal.
Parks and natural areas
The cycle path of Syracuse
- 7 Rossana Maiorca cycle path - Suggestive cycle path along the eastern cliff of the city. Ideal for bike rides or excursions along the coast to discover parts of the Dionysian walls.
- 8 Syracusan Forum. City park with ancient trees and the ancient Roman forum of the city. Inside there are columns that testify to its historical aspect.
- 9 John Paul II Park (Acradina flounce). City park known for being the place where Pope John Paul II celebrated a mass during his visit in 1994.
The Ciane papyrus
- River Ciane and Saline Nature Reserve of Syracuse - Nature reserve a few kilometers from the city. Place of tranquility, great for walking, mountain biking along the route and canoeing or boat trips to see the lush papyrus plants.
The beach of Punta della Mola
- Marine Protected Area Plemmirio - The Plemmirio promontory south of Syracuse has been transformed into a protected marine area since 2004. The whole area is subject to restrictions and authorizations, however for the simple tourist it is a nice place to admire the panorama of the city as well as to swim. The access points to the sea are different and marked by special signs. The most famous point and the most beautiful from a landscape point of view is that of Punta della Mola or "Pillirina" (this point is indicated in the placeholder), a rocky gulf among the ruins of a former military area in disuse. The area also lends itself to the possibility of excursions along the cliff on foot or by bicycle.
- 10 Largo public gardens 2 June (Gardens of Piazza Adda), Largo 2 June. Gardens with rides for children. Gated place in the city center.
Shopping
- 1 Belvedere commercial park (in front of the water park), ☎ 39 0931 765161. 09:30-21:00. Commercial park outside the city including the supermarket Conad and a shopping arcade. Nearby are also located Decathlon is Mediaworld.
- 2 Via Giarre market, via Giarre. Mon-Sun 8: 00-13: 00.
- 3 Wednesday Fair, Marcello Sgarlata square. every Wednesday. This fair attracts vendors from nearby cities, I know you can find everything.
- 4 Farmer's Market, Adda Square. every weekend. Sale of local products.
- 5 The Greek, Via Lido Sacramento, 172, ☎ 393209422666. Convenience store
Pharmacies
- 6 Lo Bello Pharmacy, Viale Regina Margherita, 16, ☎ 39 0931 65001.
- 7 Pharmacy Fichera, Corso Gelone, 91, ☎ 39 0931 66598.
- 8 Caruso Pharmacy, Via Necropoli Grotticelle, 25 / D, ☎ 39 0931 414853.
- 9 Pharmacy Di Luca, Via dell'Indipendenza, 22 Belvedere, ☎ 39 0931 744955.
- 10 Li Destri Pharmacy, Via Nazionale, 177 (Cassibile), ☎ 39 0931 718533.
How to have fun
- 1 Hippodrome of the Mediterranean, Str. Spinagallo, 50, ☎ 39 0931 710129, fax: 39 0931 710000. Hippodrome for horse racing, with national level competitions.
- 2 Bingo Adda, Via Simeto, 2, ☎ 39 0931 449688. 10:00-03:00. Local for the game of bingo.
- 3 Syracuse racetrack. The structure is closed today, except to open from time to time for motorcycle rallies or small events.
Shows
- 4 Planet multiplex and Vasquez Theater, Via Filisto 5/17. Multiplex cinema and theater for comedies.
- 5 Aurora Cinema, Via Goito 2/14 - Belvedere of Syracuse, ☎ 390931711127. Cinema for arthouse films.
Night clubs
- 6 Innkeeper pub, via Benghazi (in front of the Sant'Antonio parking entrance), ☎ 39 0931 198 9083. 18:00-02:00. Great pub for pizzas, pizzoli, salads, first and second courses. Live music every Friday
- 7 Koala pub, Via Necropoli Grotticelle, 25, ☎ 39 0931 442525. Mon-Sun 20: 00-03: 00. Pub very popular with Syracusans. Possibility to sit outside. It is advisable to book.
- 8 Hmora (Aperitifs Beer Wine Cafè), Via Tisia, 27 int. 5, ☎ 39 320 036 2481, @[email protected]. Mon-Sun 18: 00-02: 00. Bar, wine bar, aperitifs, coffee. Among the few clubs in the upper part of the city.
Beaches, lidos and solariums
- 9 Lido Arenella, Arenella beach, ☎ 39 0931 715025. Historic lido on the Arenella beach
- 10 Gate 23, Str. Capo Murro di Porco, 199, ☎ 39 331 956 6696, @[email protected]. From June to September 9: 00-20: 00. Lido, restaurant and nightclub after 20:30 with music and organized evenings.
- 11 Lido Sayonara, Viale dei Lidi, 523 (White Fountains), ☎ 39 0931 790345. Lido of the Fontane Bianche beach
The two Friars solarium
During the summer the Municipality makes available to the free solarium in different parts of the city:
- 12 Porto Piccolo solarium, disembarked from Santa Lucia.
- 13 Solarium Due Frati, Rossana Maiorca cycle path.
- 14 Solarium dei Piliceddi, Rossana Maiorca cycle path.
Where to eat
Moderate prices
- 1 Civic malty, Via G. Battista Perasso, 9, ☎ 39 0931 196 5990. Local for sale of beers with a list of selected international brands.
- 2 Bar Drago, Via Politi Lauden 1 / A. Mon-Sun. Bar with a wide selection of ice cream, granite and rustic. Aperitifs and bread.
- 3 Marisia café, Via Lido Sacramento, 97. Tue-Fri 08: 00-20: 00, Sat-Sun 08: 00-01: 00. Bar, aperitifs and cocktails overlooking the Grand Harbor. Open only in summer.
- 4 El Cubano, Viale dei Lidi, 30, ☎ 39 0931 790639. Open in summer. Ice cream bar in Fontane Bianche.
Average prices
- 5 Cafè San Giovanni Sicily, Via S. Giovanni alle Catacombe, 11 (In front of the Church of San Giovanni alle Catacombe), ☎ 39 0931 464559. Mon-Sun 6: 30-21: 30. Bar, patisserie and restaurant.
- 6 CasadiPà, Via Montedoro, 99, ☎ 39 0931 22928, @[email protected]. Tue-Sun 19-23. Takeaway restaurant.
- 7 Plan B, Via Cairoli, 18, ☎ 39 0931 66851. Tue-Sun 19: 30-24: 00. Restaurant with excellent quality of products as well as selection of craft beers
- 8 Pizzeria The black sheep, Via Cairoli, 12, ☎ 39 0931 64926. Mon-Sun. Pizzeria, salads and pizzoli.
- 9 A rutta e ciauli restaurant, Riviera Dionysius the Great, 194 (Near the monument to the fallen of Africa), ☎ 39 0931 65540. Wed-Mon. Seafood restaurant with sea view.
- 10 Olivia Natural Bistrot (Vegetarian restaurant), Viale Teocrito, 118, ☎ 39 0931 61364. 7:30-23:30. Vegetarian restaurant and bar.
- 11 Siracusano Brewery: Il Feudo, Contrada Spalla, Belvedere, ☎ 39 0931 745554. Tue-Sun 19: 00-00: 00. Restaurant, pizzeria, pizzoleria. Own production of beers.
- 12 Blue Wave Island, Via La Maddalena, 17, ☎ 390931721980. Fish restaurant with stunning views of the harbor.
- 13 The Frateria, Str. Tremmilia, 143, ☎ 390931711227. Mon-Sun 19: 30-02: 00. Pizzeria with excellent quality of products, ample parking. The place is often crowded and does not accept premotations on Saturdays. Come early if you don't want to wait.
Where stay
Moderate prices
- 1 LoL Hostel Syracuse, Via Francesco Crispi, 92, ☎ 39 0931 465088, @[email protected]. 14-37€. Hostel near the station and the bus terminal. Great interior design.
- 2 Populus Hotel, Via Pasubio, 23, ☎ 39 0931 468913. 40€.
Average prices
- 3 B&B Kosmos, Via Monte Cervino, 21, ☎ 39 0931 740395, 39 392 7895704, @[email protected]. 60€. Astronomical-themed B&B, each room recalls the theme of a planet from the Solar System.
- 4 Mediterranean Villa, Via the Mediterranean Sea (Hamlet of Cassibile), @[email protected]. 50€. Villa Mediterraneo offers holiday home apartments in the seaside resort of Fontane Bianche. Great prices for an apartment in an independent villa complete with all comforts.
- 5 La Frescura farmhouse, off to Floridia 50 (Syracuse south exit towards Floridia), ☎ 39 338 940 1937, @[email protected]. La Frescura is a 3 ears farmhouse built in an old eighteenth-century farmhouse. A few kilometers from the city center of Syracuse, the property has a garden of oranges, lemons and mandarins.
- 6 Lakkios Residence, Via allo Sbarcadero S. Lucia, 2 / A, ☎ 39 0931 465468. 100€.
High prices
- 7 Mercure hotel, Viale Teracati, 20 (Very close to the Neapolis Park and the Paolo Orsi Museum.), ☎ 390931464646. Check in: 14:00, check-out: 12:00. With outdoor swimming pool.
- 8 Casale Milocca hotels, Cross Case Troia, 13, ☎ 39 0931 454303, @[email protected]. 113-117€. In the Arenella area
How to keep in touch
Internet
All accommodation facilities offer internet connection. There are also many places that provide a free wi-fi internet connection.
