PHOTO: Piazza Duomo in Syracuse, Sicily
Piazza Duomo, the beautiful baroque square in the center of the island of Ortigia (the Old Town), in Syracuse, Sicily. Seen here is the Duomo (Cathedral) on the right, and City Hall on the left.
Syracuse, Sicily, a Fascinating Fusion of Many Cultures
I had no plans to visit the city of Syracuse when I headed for Sicily. I wanted to experience the Good Friday Procession in Taormina, and perhaps take a tour to the top of Mount Etna, but as for other destinations, I’d figure it out along the way, as usual. Sure enough, on the train … Read more
PHOTO: Roman Amphitheater in Syracuse, Sicily
The Roman Amphitheater in Syracuse, Sicily, built in the 3rd-4th century A.D., was used for gladiator and animal fights.
PHOTO: Greek Theater in Syracuse, Sicily
The Greek Theater in Syracuse, Sicily, built in the fifth century BC, was the the largest in the Western Mediterranean. It was used to space was used for theater and public meetings. It is still each spring as a venue for a festival of classical Greek plays.
PHOTO: The Nymphaeum in Syracuse, Sicily
The Nymphaeum in Syracuse, Sicily, also known as the Grotto of the Nymph, is an artificial cave carved into the limestone cliffs above the ancient Greek Amphitheater, built to honor the muses. An aqueduct carried water into the grotto from miles away and both the cave and niches in the cliff were once embellished with … Read more
