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Syracuse : Michelin's recommendations

The city extends into the sea via the island of Ortygia, which skirts a charming bay. Syracuse has had an eventful history: Greek colonisation, the period of the city’s “tyrants”, and the rivalry between Athens and Carthage, as witnessed by numerous remains still visible today. Not forgetting the period when the city passed into the hands of the Romans and became capital of the province of Sicily. The city is home to hidden corners and old mansions that are being restored to their former glory.

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Tourist attractions Syracuse : Things to see and do

Ear of Dionysus (Orecchio di Dionisio)

V. Giulio-E.-Rizzo I - 96100 Siracusa

Caravaggio christened this amazing cave in the Latomia del Paradiso quarry: as a result of its exceptional acoustics, the tyrant Dionysus could, it is said, hear everything his opponents whispered. A legend, of course: nevertheless this place, crea..

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Greek theatre (Teatro Greco)

V. Giulio-E.-Rizzo I - 96100 Siracusa

This 5C BC theatre, one of the largest monuments from antiquity, was carved into the rock using the natural slope of the Temenite hill. Inaugurated with Perseus by Aeschylus (think about it), it was built by Damocope, also known as Myrilla. Transfo..

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Parco Archeologico della Neapolis

Viale Paradiso I - 96100 Siracusa

Apart from the Acropolis in Athens, this ensemble is perhaps the most powerful and evocative site bearing witness to the Ancient Greeks. It has the largest Greek theatre in the world, the amazing “ear of Dionysus” , a Roman amphitheatre and the Gr..

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Hotels Syracuse

Hotel Archimede

Via F. Crispi 67 I - 96100 Siracusa

Hotel Archimede is halfway between Siracusa's historic centre, Ortygia, and the archaeological area. It offers free parking and air-conditioned rooms, and it is just 50 metres from Siracusa Bus Station. The Archimede is one of Siracusa's most histor..

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Hotel dei Coloniali

Via del Porto Grande 46 I - 96100 Siracusa

Prix Prices from : 50 €

Hotel dei Coloniali offers air-conditioned rooms with free Wi-Fi and flat-screen TV. Set in the centre of Syracuse and 800 metres from Ortigia Island, it is provided with free public parking nearby. With wood furniture and cool tiled floors, the col..

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Grande Albergo Alfeo

Via Nino Bixio, 5 I - 96100 Siracusa

Prix Prices from : 70 €

Located in the city centre of Syracuse, Grande Albergo Alfeo offers free Wi-Fi and you will be within walking distance of Ortygia Island. Rooms at Grande Albergo Alfeo are bright and spacious. In-room amenities include large LCD TVs, satellite chann..

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Restaurants Syracuse

Porta Marina

via dei Candelai 35 I - 96100 Siracusa

This building dating from 1400 was left intentionally bare so as to emphasise the exposed stone and the cross vaulted ceiling. The establishment itself is as impressive as one of the more elegant Syracuse addresses. Promising cuisine that is lavish i..

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La Terrazza sul Mare

viale Mazzini 12 I - 96100 Siracusa

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Minosse

via Roma 66 I - 96100 Siracusa

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Des Etrangers et Miramare

passeggio Adorno 10/12 I - 96100 Siracusa

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Algilà

via Vittorio Veneto 93 I - 96100 Siracusa

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Mercure Siracusa Prometeo

viale Teracati 20 I - 96100 Siracusa

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