Syracuse, Ortigia, Noto och panoramautsikt över Catania

Most things to see in Syracuse are concentrated in Neapolis Park and on the Island of Ortigia, linked by three bridges to the mainland. Neapolis is a kind of neighborhood that exists in Syracuse of the ancient Greek polis, and that is currently the most important economic and commercial neighborhood of the city. In the neighborhood is the most important archaeological area to visit in Syracuse, and comprises the Greek theater, the Roman amphitheater, the Hiero Altar and the Arch of Augustus. Nearby is another of the places to see in Syracuse: the Isle of Ortigia. On this island you will find more monuments to see in Syracuse: the Aretusa Fountain, the Temple of Apollo and the Temple of Olympian Zeus, about 3 km from the city, built about the sixth century BC. C. But in addition to all these sights in Syracuse related to antiquity, there are other points of tourist interest such as the Tomb of Archimedes, the Basilica of Santa Lucia extra Moenia, the Castello Maniace or the Palazzo Beneventano del Bosco Forget the plans and guides, get carried away by the medieval streets that would take us to another time.