PHOTO: Quaint Square in the Old Town of Syracuse, Sicily
Typical neighborhood square in the medieval Old Town of Syracuse, Sicily, which is located on the Island of Ortigia, the historical heart of Siracusa.
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PHOTO: Temple of Apollo in Syracuse, Sicily
The Temple of Apollo, dating from the 6th century B.C., stands at the entrance to Ortigia Island, home to the Old Town in Syracuse, Sicily. It is the oldest known Doric temple of the Greeks who inhabited ancient Rome.
PHOTO: Fish Monger in Syracuse, Sicily
Fish monger prepares fresh-caught seafood at the daily morning market in the Old Town of Syracuse, Sicily.
PHOTO: Mini-trucks in Old Town of Syracuse, Sicily
Miniature red three-wheel trucks are used on Ortigia Island, the Old Town of Syracuse, Sicily, as they are perfectly sized for ancient cobblestone streets.
PHOTO: Church of Santa Lucia alla Badia in Syracuse, Sicily
The Church of Santa Lucia alla Badia, with its baroque with rococo elements on the facade, anchors one end of exquisite Piazza Duomo in Syracuse, Sicily. It is home to one of Siracusa’s most prized works of art, The Burial of Santa Lucia by Caravaggio.
