PHOTO: Houses on Ortigia Island, Syracuse, Sicily
Houses on Ortigia Island, along Lungomare d’Ortigia, which fronts the Mediterranean on the eastern side of the Old Town area of Syracuse, Sicily.
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PHOTO: Fonte Aretusa in Syracuse, Sicily
According to mythology, Fonte Aretusa, a fresh-water spring hailing back to the earliest Greek residents of Syracuse, Sicily, was an embodiment of the nymph Arethusa.
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.
