Best Things To Do in Syracuse, Italy

Tourist Attractions in Syracuse

Here is the list of things to do in Syracuse and tourist attractions in city.

1. Ortigia

   

   Island, Neighborhoods

   Address: Isola di Ortigia, Syracuse, Sicily, Italy

   Adjoining the mainland of Syracuse, the Island of Ortigia welcomes you to one of the most interesting archaeological sites in the world that date back to the Greek times. The whole town was rebuilt several times since the Greek settlement and with its medieval lanes, Baroque buildings and historic churches, a walk here is anything less than ench...Read more

2. Duomo Di Siracusa

   4.7 (184 Votes)
   

   Religious Site, Architecture , Cathedral

   Address: Piazza Duomo, Ortigia, 4 – Siracusa, Syracuse, Sicily, Italy

   Designated as a UNESCO World Heritage, the Duomo di Siracusa was formerly a Greek temple that dated back to the 5th century BC. The present Byzantine church dates back to the 7th century and still holds archaeological insights into its origins. The early 20th century excavations of the place uncovered many historic artefacts (including pre-Helle...Read more

3. Oriented Nature Reserve Cavagrande

   4.6 (74 Votes)
   

   Trail, Nature

   Address: Syracuse, Sicily, Italy

   If nature is what you love, the Riserva Naturale Orientata Cavagrande del Cassibile is just where you need to head to when in Syracuse. The huge reserve covers 2700 hectares of lush green mountains, caves and ponds in the towns of Noto, Syracuse and Avola and was established to preserve not just the endogenic species of flora and fauna but also ...Read more

4. La Piazza Duomo

   

   Walking Area, Historical Site, Square

   Address: Piazza Duomo, 96100, Syracuse, Sicily, Italy

   The Piazza Duomo was built on the former ancient Greek grounds and the whole square still maintains its Greek history masked into its structures that was established here in the Byzantine era.  Some of the most famous tourist attractions of Oritigia are located around the Piazza- the Duomo di Siracusa, the  Chiesa di Santa Lucia alla B...Read more

5. Ear Of Dionysius

   4.5 (110 Votes)
   

   Cave, Geological Formation, Historical Site

   Address: Parco Archeologico della Neapolis, Via Paradiso, 14 - 96100 Siracusa, Sicily, Italy

   Located in the Parco Archeologico della Neapolis, the Ear of Dionysuis is a cave believed to be formed during the construction of a quarry. The ear shaped opening of the cave is what gives it its name and with a height of 23 meters that extends to a height of 65 meters towards the back, the place is one of the most historically controversial pla...Read more

6. Chiesa Di San Giovanni Alle Catacombe

   4.4 (84 Votes)
   

   Church, Religious Site

   Address: Largo San Marciano, 3, Siracusa, SR, 96100, Sicily, Italy

   The Chiesa di San Giovanni alle Catacombe dates back to the 6th century and is the place where Marciano- the first bishop of Syracuse is buried. Even though originally a strong structure with 12 Doric columns, today only the column of the central aisle stands tall. Throughout its history, the church was renovated multiple times during the Norman...Read more

7. Greek Theatre

   4.6 (152 Votes)
   

   Entertainment, Performance, Theatre, Architecture

   Address: Viale Paradiso 14 | Parco Archeologico della Neapolis, 96100, Syracuse, Sicily, Italy

   The Teatro Greco is one of the most uniquely structures built in ancient Syracuse. The Whole theatre is almost made entirely from a single rock formation and has ancient Roman/ Greek arena styled seating carved out in steps that overlook the main stage section. The theatre dates back to at least the 5th century BC and rebuilt in the 3rd century ...Read more

8. Museo Archeologico Regionale P. Orsi

   4.4 (6 Votes)
   

   History Museum

   Address: Viale Teocrito 66, Villa Landolina, 96100, Syracuse, Sicily, Italy

   The Regional Archaeological Museum Paolo Orsi was inaugurated in the late 19th century and was originally located on Cathedral square. The current location of the museum was inaugurated in 1988 and consisted of 3 floors that showcases pre-historic, Roman and Greek artefacts. Briefly the exhibitions are divided into 4 sections- A, B, C and D. Sec...Read more

9. Fountain Of Diana

   4.5 (14 Votes)
   

   Fountain

   Address: Piazza Archimede, 96100, Syracuse, Sicily, Italy

   Taking the centre stage at Piazza Archimede, the Fountain of Diana portrays the goddess of hunting standing tall above a chaos of figurines. The statue of Alpheus looking at his love Arethusa as she turns into a fountain owing to the wrath of the river God and Diana coming to her aid, is an iconic story in Greek Mythology. Diana transformed Aret...Read more

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