Augusta
Things to do, attractions, interesting facts
Area: Siracusa surroundings
Augusta is a splendid port city joined to the hinterland by two artificial bridges, and is one of the most important military and commercial ports in Italy.
It was founded in the early 1200s by Frederick II of Swabia who had considered its geographical location strategic , inside a gulf.
Its history sees the interweaving of a great variety of peoples and cultures. Equipped with two important ports and a salt pan, Augusta lived in wealth for centuries. Today it has become an important tourist centre.
It was founded in the early 1200s by Frederick II of Swabia who had considered its geographical location strategic , inside a gulf.
Its history sees the interweaving of a great variety of peoples and cultures. Equipped with two important ports and a salt pan, Augusta lived in wealth for centuries. Today it has become an important tourist centre.
Things to do
Tour, Experience, Tastings,...
Rent a Boat in Augusta
Private motor and sailing boat rental with or without skipper
Traditional Festivals, Events, Live Show,... Augusta
What to eat
Typical food, local wines and drinks, traditional dish to taste in Augusta
You can obviously taste all the typical products of Sicilian cuisine, the most well-known ones, such as cannoli, Sicilian cassata, arancini, etc. But there are some specialties typical of this area that are more difficult to find in other areas of Sicily.
Catch of the day
Ancient Sicilian grains
Things to buy
Typical handicrafted items and souvenirs to buy in Augusta
Sicilian Moor's Head
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Interesting Facts
Interesting and fun facts, mythology, legend, folk tales and more to know about Augusta
Where to stay
Via Papa Giovanni XXIII, 26
Augusta SR
Via Spinelli, 63, 96011 Augusta SR
Augusta SR
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Nearby Places
Below you will find a list of the most beautiful places to visit in the surroundings of Augusta. The places are located at a maximum distance of about an half hour by car. Good fun!