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What you will visit:
Old Town:
Joined to the mainland by three bridges, the old town area is the historical center of Siracusa. The streets wind past Norman buildings, churches and baroque palaces, with charming houses and wrought iron balconies opening to sweeping views of the Ionian Sea. The central Piazza del Duomo is the site of the remarkable 16th-century Cathedral of Siracusa, the city hall, located in the Palazzo Senatorio, as well as the Palace Beneventano del Bosco and the medieval Episcopal Palace.

Siracusa Cathedral:
The present cathedral was originally built in the 7th century atop the remains of an ancient temple of Athena. Twelve Doric columns from this original edifice were incorporated into the design and can still be seen. The façade was rebuilt in the baroque style following the earthquake in 1693, with a double order of Corinthian columns and full-length statues. The cathedral is home to a number of relics of St. Lucy, the patron saint of the city.

What you will see along the way:
Old Town Ortigia is rich with the palaces of Sicilian nobility, including Palazzo Impellizzeri, Palazzo Bonanno and Palazzo Bufardeci. The streets are lined with delightful stone houses and sheltered squares. Pass by the elegant boutiques of Corso Matteotti, Ortigia's main and most elegant shopping area.
Photo Opportunity:
The Arethusa Fountain is the site of a freshwater spring where the nymph Arethusa is said to have sprung from her underwater home. This central spot offers sweeping views of the beautiful Bay of Siracusa.