Syracuse and its island neighbourhood of Ortigia were once one of the great cities of the Meditteranean during antiquity where it sat at the crossroads of the great powers of the time. This legacy has left some of Sicily’s most impressive historical sites visitable today, and its more recent role as a provincial capital has seen its rich cultural legacy restored. Lose yourself in the wild nature and layers of history at the Neapolis Archaeological or take in the infectious energy of Ortigia’s famous market and grand piazzas. Start discovering Syracuse and Ortigia in our detailed guides based on real experience here: