Ortigia is the historic city center of Syracuse on the island of Sicily. Connected to the main island by a series of three bridges, this small island features the majority of Syracuse's cultural and artistic heritage, spanning more than 2,500 years of history. Meander through the narrow alleyways admiring the mix of medieval architecture and Roman ruins. You'll see the ancient Temple of Apollo and the city's main cathedral, which was built using remains from the Temple of Athena. Try to stop by island's outdoor market, where you can buy local goods and handmade products. Work out when and for how long to visit Ortigia and other Syracuse attractions using our handy Syracuse trip generator.
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dhui
it's a small island with some very good spots for the seaview, sunrise and sunset. able to get a walk in the town is good but we travelled by car and it was not easy to find the parking spot. so we en... more »
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Bob M
Undiscovered by the cruise ship hordes! An ancient and fascinating city. Not much car traffic. Excellent restaurants. The Piazza del Duomo is one of the loveliest spaces in Italy. more »
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Anne S
Historic Ortigia is right next to Siracusa (Syracuse). It has important historical sights as well as charming, winding streets and lovely little shops. There is a church that used to be a synogogue an... more »
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