The Fountain of Diana, was commissioned by the Town Council of Piazza Archimede following the creation of Piazza Archimede in 1878. Located in the center of the square, the fountain was built…

The Neighborhoods of Ortigia The old town of Syracuse is represented by the island of Ortigia, whose architectural appearance is predominantly from the eighteenth century due to the  earthquake of 1693 that…

The hypogeum of Piazza Duomo and the most important hypogeum of Ortigia, which is accessed by a small opening along the wall of the garden of the Archbishop's Palace. The route…

The Arethuse Spring and its legend "In the vaporous sea Ortigia lies / Above Trinacria where the mouth / Spreads from the Alfeo, which unites the waters / To the spring…

Palazzo Beneventano del Bosco In front of the Vermexio Palace stands the Palazzo Beneventano del Bosco, one of the most outstanding examples of Syracuse Baroque. Originally belonging to the Arezzo family,…

Palazzo Vermexio and Artemision Palazzo Vermexio, which today houses the offices of the mayor and the town hall, was commissioned from the architect Giovanni Vermexio by the Senate of Syracuse in…

Archimedes Square Archimedes Square, dedicated to one of the most illustrious sons of Syracuse, is the second most important square of Ortigia, thanks to its central position in the historic center.…

Piazza del Duomo and the mysterious black lines in Ortigia A "sunny countryside", Elio Vittorini defined the square of the Cathedral of Syracuse, one of the most beautiful baroque squares in…

St. Lucy alla Badia and Caravaggio The Church of St. Lucy alla Badia, with the annexed monastery, was completely destroyed by eartquake del 1693. Little is known about the old church, some…

Temple of Apollo The Temple of Apollo dates back to the sixth century BC and is the oldest Doric temple in Sicily. Like many ancient monuments, it is located at a…