Siracusa and the Grand Tour in the 18th century
Syracuse and the Grand Tour in the 18th century Syracuse was a highlight of the eighteenth century Grand Tour, a journey that shaped European taste and curiosity. Young aristocrats and scholars crossed Italy in search of classical learning and living monuments. In Syracuse they found theatres carved in rock, sacred springs, quarries turned into gardens […]
The antiques market in Piazza Santa Lucia your Sunday guide
The antiques market in Piazza Santa Lucia your Sunday guide The antiques market in Piazza Santa Lucia is one of the most colourful experiences you can have in Syracuse. On Sunday morning the square wakes to the sound of traders setting out polished wood, old postcards, Sicilian ceramics and crates of glossy olives. If you […]
Words and expressions of the dialect of Syracuse
Words and expressions of the dialect of Syracuse Words and rare expressions from Syracuse We present a list of words, idioms and expressions, rare and almost forgotten in the Sicilian dialect but still commonly used among the local people of Syracuse. #Sapevatele! Si rici- Si dice: Accenni = match (lighter) Assuppagghiari = drench Bufardiari= mistreat Carcucio […]
Cala Rossa – Lungomare, Ortigia
10 HIDDEN JEMS IN SIRACUSA #10 – The ten hidden jems in Siracusa: the CALA ROSSA shore In Ortigia, walking down the Levanter waterside a few steps from the abandoned Church of the Holy Spirit, where all the east winds meet (Gregale, Levante and Sirocco), you’ll find the Cala Rossa. Among our list of the most suggestive attractions, […]
L’Antico Lavatoio
10 HIDDEN JEMS IN SIRACUSA #9 – The 10 Hidden Jems in Siracusa: The Old Wash House on the Lungomare Alfeo, Ortigia Here is another top-ten-worthy site in the heart of Ortigia that is definitely worth visiting while in Siracusa, unique and special because of its location and the peculiar way it can be accessed: we’re speaking about the […]
Eurialo Castle
10 HIDDEN JEMS IN SIRACUSA #8 The Ten Hidden Jems in Siracusa: Eurialo Castle In a list of the top ten most beautiful places in Siracusa it’d be such a shame not to speak about the Eurialo castle, “Eurialo” from greek “Head of the nail”. Historically, the site represents a real unicum, being the only greek fortress withstanding dating back […]
Maniace Castle
10 HIDDEN JEMS IN SIRACUSA #7 – The 10 Hidden Jems in Siracusa: Maniace Castle Right in the historical center of Siracusa, in a strategic and breathtaking location which will but amaze the visitor, the Maniace Castle is a must-see if you’re strolling along the streets of Ortigia, and it would be unforgivable of us if we didn’t […]
Cycle Path
10 HIDDEN JEMS IN SIRACUSA #6 – The Ten Hidden Jems in Siracusa: The cycle path In 2006 the old railroad that runs through Siracusa was turned into a naturalistic path that all passer-bys admire: the cycle path “Rossana Maiorca”. This just had to be on our list. It is the longest “monolithic” cycle path in Europe: a 4-mile […]
Piazza Santa Lucia
10 HIDDEN JEMS IN SIRACUSA # 5 – The ten hidden jems in Siracusa : Piazza Santa Lucia, Borgata Not far from Ortigia in the Borgata quarter, an old fishing district, today in full redevelopment, lies a true historical and architectural treasure: the Piazza Santa Lucia (Saint Lucy’s square). Like most of the places mentioned by […]
La Balza Akradina
10 HIDDEN JEMS IN SIRACUSA #4 – The Ten Hidden Jems in Siracusa: the Balza Akradina Our top ten is full of open-air sites immersed in nature; this time we submit yet another one to your attention – a park which is most popular amongst local inhabitants but which is totally unknown to the tourists who come to visit […]