Monday, 27 October 2025

Ortygia

Ortygia is an island just off the mainland city of Syracuse, easily reached by a bridge. Its the old heart of the city of Syracuse and a great place just to roam about in. Which is what we did after our morning in the archaeological park


Temple of Apollo










What makes Syracuse cathedral special is that it is really a Greek temple. The pillars are merely incorporated into the outer walls of the cathedral. So you are almost visiting two old attractions, one ancient and pagan, the other baroque


































Fountain of Artemis





 

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