Guidebook for Siracusa
Drinks & Nightlife
Punto G gusto e gastronomia
Via della AmalfitaniaBarcollo
6 Via Pompeo PicheraliFood Scene
La Tavernetta da Piero
59 Via CavourBar Marciante Snc
7 Via Saverio LandolinaFish Market Ortygia. Here you can buy fresh fish from the mediterranean, taste the spices and the typical products of Sicilian cuisine.
66 locals recommend
Al Mercato di Ortigia
3 Piazza Cesare BattistiFish Market Ortygia. Here you can buy fresh fish from the mediterranean, taste the spices and the typical products of Sicilian cuisine.
Near the Aretusa Fountain, the seafront Alpheus street is one of the most famous streets where you can taste typical Sicilian dishes with a stunning view of the large port of Syracuse with a must sunset.
23 locals recommend
Lungomare Alfeo
11 Lungomare AlfeoNear the Aretusa Fountain, the seafront Alpheus street is one of the most famous streets where you can taste typical Sicilian dishes with a stunning view of the large port of Syracuse with a must sunset.
Sightseeing
Parco Archeologico della Neapolis
Euryalus fortress
Cathedral of Syracuse
5 Piazza DuomoBellomo Palace Regional Gallery
14 Via CapodieciSolarium Forte Vigliena
Arethusa Spring
Largo AretusaOrtygia The tiny island of Ortygia (the historic heart of Syracuse) is linked to the mainland by a bridge. In Greek mythology it was said to have been ruled by Calypso, the sea nymph who detained Ulysses for seven years. Measuring only 1km by 500m, it’s difficult to get lost and the best way to visit is by serendipity, on foot. Covering over 2,500 years of history, there’s a huge variation of architectural styles from Greek to Roman remains and from Medieval-Norman to Baroque. In recent years, a lot of sensitive restoration work has been in progress, recapturing some of the island’s former glory. (TIP: Driving on the island of Ortygia is best avoided because the narrow streets often taper to
418 locals recommend
Ortigia
Ortygia The tiny island of Ortygia (the historic heart of Syracuse) is linked to the mainland by a bridge. In Greek mythology it was said to have been ruled by Calypso, the sea nymph who detained Ulysses for seven years. Measuring only 1km by 500m, it’s difficult to get lost and the best way to visit is by serendipity, on foot. Covering over 2,500 years of history, there’s a huge variation of architectural styles from Greek to Roman remains and from Medieval-Norman to Baroque. In recent years, a lot of sensitive restoration work has been in progress, recapturing some of the island’s former glory. (TIP: Driving on the island of Ortygia is best avoided because the narrow streets often taper to
Arts & Culture
Archeological Museum "Paolo Orsi" The museum contains artefacts from the prehistoric, Greek and Roman periods found in archaeological excavations in the city and other sites in Sicily. The space is divided into four sectors (A – D) and a central space (Area 1) which is dedicated to the history of the museum and briefly overviews the material displayed in the individual sectors. (Important: free entry every first Sunday of the month).ery first Su
231 locals recommend
Museo Archeologico Regionale Paolo Orsi
66 Viale Teocrito Archeological Museum "Paolo Orsi" The museum contains artefacts from the prehistoric, Greek and Roman periods found in archaeological excavations in the city and other sites in Sicily. The space is divided into four sectors (A – D) and a central space (Area 1) which is dedicated to the history of the museum and briefly overviews the material displayed in the individual sectors. (Important: free entry every first Sunday of the month).ery first Su
Parks & Nature
Buccheri
Necropolis of Pantalica
Ear of Dionysius
Via Ettore Romagnoli