Ortygia, Historical island center in Syracuse, Italy
The island of Ortygia extends over one square kilometer with 4.4 kilometers of coastline connected to mainland Syracuse by a bridge.
The Corinthians established their colony on this Mediterranean island in 734 BCE, constructing major sanctuaries during the 7th and 6th centuries BCE.
The Temple of Apollo, Piazza Archimede, and the Syracuse Cathedral stand as testimonies of Greek, Roman, Byzantine, and Norman architectural influences.
Visitors can reach Ortygia from Catania Airport through Interbus service in approximately three hours, including a short walk across the bridge.
The Syracuse Cathedral incorporates the remains of an ancient Greek temple of Athena within its structure, displaying columns from the original building.
Location: Syracuse
Part of: Syracuse and the Rocky Necropolis of Pantalica
GPS coordinates: 37.06064,15.29472
Latest update: May 28, 2025 18:12
The historical sites of Sicily include Greek temples, Roman villas, Norman cathedrals, and nature reserves. This region combines ancient architecture with Mediterranean landscapes.
Cathedral of Syracuse
166 m
Fountain of Arethusa
406 m
Castello Maniace
815 m
Temple of Apollo
390 m
Diana fountain
89 m
Santa Lucia alla Badia
218 m
Temple of Athena
147 m
Palazzo Bellomo Museum
337 m
Palazzo Borgia Impellizzeri
257 m
Palazzo Beneventano del Bosco
187 m
Temple of Artemis in Syracuse
123 m
Palazzo Vermexio
149 m
Teatro Comunale
197 m
Chiesa di San Giovannello
226 m
Ipogeo
210 m
Ancient Greek walls of Syracuse
301 m
Chiesa di San Filippo Apostolo
175 m
San Martino
375 m
Palazzo Montalto
109 m
Palazzo Impellizzeri
240 m
Aquarium of Syracuse
354 m
Archbishop's Palace
195 m
Papyrus Museum (Syracuse)
306 m
Archimede & Leonardo da Vinci Museum
247 m
Old market
458 m
Spirito Santo
512 m
Alagonian Library
179 m
Chiesa del Carmine
250 mReviews
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