A dense tapestry made of threads of different cultures and civilizations, Syracuse is one of the most visited cities in Sicily. Well-funded by the EU, this town was able to afford and restore the ancient buildings, and to align the slender streets, and in general to tighten up, add lust and elegance.
Founded by Greek colonists from Corinth in 734 BC, Syracuse was the most beautiful city of the ancient peace, competing with Athens in power and prestige. Under the demagogue of Dionysius, the city reached the zenith of its glory, attracting such luminaries as Plato, Aeschylus and Archimedes, laying down a complex urban culture that was to see the birth of the Greek comedy theater.
No sooner had the shining sun rolled over Ancient Greece, like Syracuse steel Roman colony, were deprived of most of their treasures . Today, lacking the picturesque dramaticness of Palermo or Katagni's energeticity, Syracuse still manages to seduce tourists by its quiet dilapidation, excellent hotels and seizure vayuschimi sights . Who was left of several temples of varying degrees of neglect, sometimes rearranged beyond recognition . For example, the city's cathedral was once a long time ago was nothing but a Greek temple of Athena .
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How to get there
By bus from Palermo (via Messina or Catania), by train - from Messina (via Catania). But buses, by the way, are faster than trains in Sicily. Interbus sends buses from Riva della Posta to Catania (€ 4.75, 1¼ hours) and its airport, as well as to Palermo (€ 14.35, 4 hours). AST buses also run to Palermo (€ 14.60, 4 hours). Those who arrived in Siracusa by bus will find themselves near Piazza della Posta in Ortygia.
Trains to Messina can be reached in 2, 5-3 hours (1st / 5th class € 18 / 13.50) via Catania (€ 13.20 / 9, 1¼ hours). Some of them go to Rome, Turin and Milan. Also there are regional slow electric trains to Noto (€ 2.85, 30 minutes) and Ragusa (€ 6.15, 2¼ hours). The train station is 10 minutes walk from the city center.
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Transportation
On Syracuse it is convenient to move on foot. Buses No. 1 No. 4 depart from Piazza della Posta to the Neapolis Archaeological Park. All buses cost € 1, the ticket can be used for 2 hours
In addition, you can rent a bike (€ 10 per day) or a scooter (€ 30 per day) at the travel agency Allakatalla (Via Roma 10).
Beaches Syracuse
In the city itself there are practically no places suitable for bathing. The nearest sandy beach is located in the town of Fontane Bianche, 10 km from the city. But the coast in the Syracuse region is one of the few suitable for swimming in May
Climate Syracuse
Clear + 14 ° С in the afternoon + 11 ° С at night ° С water |
Clearly + 15 ° С afternoon + 11 ° C at night ° C water |
Clear + 18 ° С in the afternoon + 15 ° С night ° C water |
| Weather forecast in Syracuse for 10 days | ||
| Average monthly temperature, ° C | ||||||||||||
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | jul | aug | sen | ok | noy | dec | |
| day | + 14 | + 15 | + 16 | + 19 | +23 | + 27 | + 30 | + 30 | + 27 | + 23 | + 19 | + 15 |
| at night | + 7 | + 7 | + 9 + 11 + 15 | + 19 + 22 + 22 | + 20 + 16 + 12 | + 9 | ||||||
| water + 16 | + 15 + 15 + 16 | + 17 + 21 + 24 | + 25 + 25 | + 21 + 19 + 16 | ||||||||
Entertainment, tours and attractions in Siracusa
The most interesting thing here is shown in the Neapolis archaeological park: a giant marble altar of Hieron II and the theater, far surpassing the size of its counterpart in Taormina. Also in Syracuse, you can see the Temple of Apollo, "the tomb of Archimedes' in the necropolis Grotichelli, the cathedral, the church of San Paolo, Santa Maria dei Miracoli, St. Benedict, the church of the Jesuits College, the Basilica of St. John the Evangelist and Maniace Castle.
Numerous palaces of Syracuse are widely known, and outside the city limits towers Euralialo. It is interesting because it was built in the 5th century. BC. e. - this is an important evidence of the achievements of the ancient Greeks in the construction of defensive structures, preserved to this day. On the island of Ortigia is the famous fountain of Arethuza, which was, according to legend, the residence of the nymph.
The Museum of the puppets
"The Museum of Arethuseo Dei Pupi" - the first museum in Italy dedicated to the fairy-tale world of puppets: valiant knights - champions of the Christian faith and the Moors, Saracens, wizards, witches and various monsters. Apart from the exhibition of dolls made various documents, which show highlights of the history of Italian Puppet Theater: Puppet workshop Vicolo del Ulivi that has existed since 1978 and the birth of their theater
Address:. Syracuse, Piazza San Giuseppe, Palazzo Midir Cadorna .
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