La guida di Ortigia
Where to shop food
is a small sandwich shop in the old street market offering rolls filled with cured meats, cheeses and fresh salad, and queues trail round the corner at lunch times...but it worth!
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Caseificio Borderi
6 Via Emmanuele de Benedictisis a small sandwich shop in the old street market offering rolls filled with cured meats, cheeses and fresh salad, and queues trail round the corner at lunch times...but it worth!
It is sells authentic produce, much of it from the region: herbs, tomatoes, ripe blood-red oranges, deep purple aubergines, bright red chili peppers and lemons. All are fresh, and cut up while you're waiting and there are stalls of local meats and seafood - a swordfish might eye as you walk past.
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Old market of Ortigia
Via Emmanuele de BenedictisIt is sells authentic produce, much of it from the region: herbs, tomatoes, ripe blood-red oranges, deep purple aubergines, bright red chili peppers and lemons. All are fresh, and cut up while you're waiting and there are stalls of local meats and seafood - a swordfish might eye as you walk past.
It's a mini market where is possible to taste and buy some different kind of superb and fresh Italian cheese. (Their 'Tagliere', truly represent the tastes of Sicily. (100m far)
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Fratelli Burgio
4 Via Emmanuele de BenedictisIt's a mini market where is possible to taste and buy some different kind of superb and fresh Italian cheese. (Their 'Tagliere', truly represent the tastes of Sicily. (100m far)
Simpatico Supermarkato
A simple supermarket.
Places to visit (my recommendations)
Simply known as the Duomo di Syracuse, this monumental cathedral is a truly beautiful structure and dates back to the 7th century.
The front facade of this cathedral is quite stunning – it features a series of columns, and an array of stone statues depicting legendary religious figures.
With an architectural style that is considered Sicilian Baroque, the cathedral has elements of Roman design, mixed with 17th century features.
The interior of the cathedral is just as impressive with high arched walls and a detailed altar complete with a variety of religious paintings. Furthermore, the church features an amazing stained glass window that depicts the last supper.
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Cathedral of Syracuse
5 Piazza DuomoSimply known as the Duomo di Syracuse, this monumental cathedral is a truly beautiful structure and dates back to the 7th century.
The front facade of this cathedral is quite stunning – it features a series of columns, and an array of stone statues depicting legendary religious figures.
With an architectural style that is considered Sicilian Baroque, the cathedral has elements of Roman design, mixed with 17th century features.
The interior of the cathedral is just as impressive with high arched walls and a detailed altar complete with a variety of religious paintings. Furthermore, the church features an amazing stained glass window that depicts the last supper.
Just behind the apartment there is one of the most important ancient Greek monuments on Ortygia, dated to the beginning of the 6th century B.C. and is therefore the most ancient Doric temple in Sicily.
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Temple of Apollo
Largo XXV LuglioJust behind the apartment there is one of the most important ancient Greek monuments on Ortygia, dated to the beginning of the 6th century B.C. and is therefore the most ancient Doric temple in Sicily.
The Neapolis Archaeological Park is located on the northern side of Syracuse modern city, on the Viale Paradiso.
Once inside, you can admire:
• The Roman amphitheatre, almost completely carved out of the
rock. In the past, it was hosting wild beasts and gladiator fights.
• The Greek theatre that can hold up to 20,000 people
• The altar of Hieron II, dedicated to Zeus and used for animal
sacrifices
• The Ear of Dionysius (Orecchio di Dionisio in italian). It is a old
limestone quarry of more than 20 meters high. Its name comes from the entrance shape, which looks like the inside of a giant ear. Legend has it that Denys the tyrant of Syracuse was there to listen to the conversations of his prisoners. Inside, the echo is impressive.
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Parco Archeologico della Neapolis
The Neapolis Archaeological Park is located on the northern side of Syracuse modern city, on the Viale Paradiso.
Once inside, you can admire:
• The Roman amphitheatre, almost completely carved out of the
rock. In the past, it was hosting wild beasts and gladiator fights.
• The Greek theatre that can hold up to 20,000 people
• The altar of Hieron II, dedicated to Zeus and used for animal
sacrifices
• The Ear of Dionysius (Orecchio di Dionisio in italian). It is a old
limestone quarry of more than 20 meters high. Its name comes from the entrance shape, which looks like the inside of a giant ear. Legend has it that Denys the tyrant of Syracuse was there to listen to the conversations of his prisoners. Inside, the echo is impressive.
Situated 500 meters from the Neapolis Archaeological Park, it is the ideal place to complete your visit to the park. A collection of statues, sculptures, ceramics and various objects ranging from the period of Sicilian prehistory to Greek colonization.
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Museo Archeologico Regionale Paolo Orsi
66 Viale TeocritoSituated 500 meters from the Neapolis Archaeological Park, it is the ideal place to complete your visit to the park. A collection of statues, sculptures, ceramics and various objects ranging from the period of Sicilian prehistory to Greek colonization.
It’s the nature getaway not to be missed near Syracuse! The nature reserve Orientata
Cavagrande del Cassibile is about an hour’s drive from the city. The panorama is magnificent, with a beautiful view of the canyon. It is also possible to see Etna in the distance! It is an ideal place for walking, picnic and swimming.
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Oriented Nature Reserve Cavagrande
SP4It’s the nature getaway not to be missed near Syracuse! The nature reserve Orientata
Cavagrande del Cassibile is about an hour’s drive from the city. The panorama is magnificent, with a beautiful view of the canyon. It is also possible to see Etna in the distance! It is an ideal place for walking, picnic and swimming.
Restaurants
it’s a typical small restaurant where you can
taste the best fresh fish on Syracuse and breath a bit of the real island life. (150m far)
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Oz e Cappuccio
8 Via Emanuele Giaracàit’s a typical small restaurant where you can
taste the best fresh fish on Syracuse and breath a bit of the real island life. (150m far)
Probably one of the best Pizza in Sicily. Fresh dough
and a huge amount of choices on the menu in a beautiful location.
Timilia
24 Via Tommaso GargalloProbably one of the best Pizza in Sicily. Fresh dough
and a huge amount of choices on the menu in a beautiful location.
Very nice little corner where you can eat really well. Blackboards indicate the daily menu which is illustrated by the friendly and helpful staff.
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Kantunera Ristorante
37 Via TrentoVery nice little corner where you can eat really well. Blackboards indicate the daily menu which is illustrated by the friendly and helpful staff.