Syracuse, Italy
Top things to do in Syracuse
15 attractions, landmarks and museums worth your time, ranked by traveler reviews.
Cathedral of Syracuse
The Cathedral of Syracuse, built atop a Greek temple, showcases Baroque architecture with Norman and Byzantine influences.
Greek Theatre of Syracuse
The Greek Theatre of Syracuse is a well-preserved ancient theater carved into rock, still hosting performances today.
Museo archeologico regionale Paolo Orsi
One of Sicily's most important archaeological museums, housing artifacts from prehistoric to Greek and Roman times.
Roman amphitheatre of Syracuse
A large Roman amphitheatre partially excavated, offering a glimpse into ancient entertainment.
Temple of Apollo (Syracuse)
One of the oldest Doric temples in Sicily, with iconic columns standing in the heart of Syracuse.
Ear of Dionysius
A limestone cave shaped like a human ear, famed for its incredible acoustics and the legend of tyrant Dionysius eavesdropping on prisoners.
Fountain of Arethusa
A freshwater spring on Ortygia island, surrounded by papyrus plants and steeped in Greek myth, where the nymph Arethusa was transformed into water.
Castello Maniace
A 13th-century Hohenstaufen castle on the tip of Ortygia, offering panoramic sea views and a glimpse into medieval military architecture.
Temple of Athena (Syracuse)
Ancient Greek temple incorporated into Syracuse Cathedral, with visible Doric columns.
Bellomo Palace Regional Gallery
Museum of Sicilian art from the Middle Ages to the 18th century, housed in a historic palazzo.
Altar of Hieron
Monumental ancient Greek altar dedicated to Zeus Eleutherios, once used for large sacrifices.
Grotta del Ninfeo
A sacred nymphaeum grotto in Syracuse's Neapolis park, once a Roman-era water sanctuary.
Two Brothers Rocks
Two iconic sea stacks off Syracuse's coast, perfect for boat tours and sunset photography.
Porta Ligny
A historic city gate on Ortygia, marking the entrance to Syracuse's old town by the sea.
Ortygia
Ortygia is the historic island center of Syracuse, blending ancient Greek ruins, Baroque palaces, and lively piazzas.
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