Siracusa. Italy

More about Siracusa. Italy Points of Interest

• Sicilian countryside -

  The gorgeous Sicilian countryside is known for its remarkable diversity and microclimates that unfurl from rugged mountains to forests with fields of wheat, olive groves and rolling hills studded with villages of stone and stucco.

• Noto -

  Occupied since the 2nd century B.C., Noto, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, lies at the foot of the Hyblaean Mountains. It is noted for its early 18th-century architecture in the Sicilian baroque style and elegant walkways.

• Neapolis Archaeological Park -

  This vast archaeological park contains Siracusa's greatest concentration of ruins and showcases three main areas: the stone quarries, the Greek theater, which is one of the largest in the world, and the Roman amphitheater.

• Ragusa Ibla -

  Ragusa Ibla is a photogenic marvel of an ancient city, rebuilt with exquisite baroque buildings following a devastating 1693 earthquake and located on a wide limestone hill surrounded by green valleys and cleaved by a deep ravine.

• Mount Etna -

  The tallest European volcano, Mount Etna is also one of the most active volcanoes in the world. The fertile lands at its base make for a rich agricultural area of vineyards and orchards that carpet the surrounding plains.

• Old Town -

  The old town area boasts Greek and Roman remains, medieval Norman buildings and remarkable baroque architecture. The Piazza del Duomo is home to a wonderful cathedral that is built on the site of an ancient temple of Athena.