Siracusa
Things to do, attractions, interesting facts

Area: Siracusa surroundings
Syracuse is a fascinating thousand-year-old city that has its roots in a distant and glorious past: for beauty and importance it was a rival of Carthage and Athens; for Cicero it was the largest and most beautiful of all Greek cities.
Syracuse is the city of myth due to the rich mythological heritage that permeates the territory.
Syracuse is known for being the city of Archimedes and Santa Lucia , two of his illustrious fellow citizens.
Syracuse is known for its historic center, the Island of Ortigia, rich in natural and architectural wonders.
Syracuse is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Syracuse is the city of myth due to the rich mythological heritage that permeates the territory.
Syracuse is known for being the city of Archimedes and Santa Lucia , two of his illustrious fellow citizens.
Syracuse is known for its historic center, the Island of Ortigia, rich in natural and architectural wonders.
Syracuse is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
What to see
Things to do
Tour, Experience, Tastings,...

Sicilian Puppet Show with visit behind the scenes
Enjoy a unique puppet theatre show at Opera dei Pupi (opera of the puppets) and learn more about this extraordinary Sicilian art.

Cavagrande Natural Reserve Guided Trek
Discover the Nature Reserve of Cavagrande on a guided trek. Enjoy a transfer from Syracuse and a stunning walk in a lush canyon past streaming waterfalls, and relax with a refreshing swim.

Neapolis Archaeological Park Entrance Ticket
Skip the lines with this entry ticket to the Neapolis Archaeological Park. Explore the many wonders of this fascinating archaeological site including the Greek theater and the Ear of Dionysius.
Traditional Festivals, Events, Live Show,... Siracusa
Submerged nativity scene in Syracuse
December / January
December / January

What to eat
Typical food, local wines and drinks, traditional dish to taste in Siracusa
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.
Tasting menu with typical Sicilian products

Syracuse-style pasta

Things to buy
Typical handicrafted items and souvenirs to buy in Siracusa
Sicilian jewels

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Interesting Facts
Interesting and fun facts, mythology, legend, folk tales and more to know about Siracusa
Where to stay
Viale Teracati, 20
Siracusa SR
Via Po, 26
Siracusa SR
Via Pindaro, 11
Siracusa SR
Best Offers of Vacation Rental, hotel, B&B where to sleep in Siracusa
Nearby Places
Below you will find a list of the most beautiful places to visit in the surroundings of Siracusa. The places are located at a maximum distance of about an half hour by car. Good fun!
Cassibile
Siracusa surroundings
Priolo Gargallo
Siracusa surroundings
Solarino
Siracusa surroundings
Augusta
Siracusa surroundings
Melilli
Siracusa surroundings
Cavagrande del Cassibile
Siracusa surroundings