Highlights:
Greek Theater, Garden of Paradise, Ear of Dionysius, Altar of Hieron II, Roman Amphitheater, Cordmakers' Cave, Ortegia, Ponte Nuovo, Temple of Apollo
Meeting Point: (details provided in automatic confirmation email)
Tour Duration: 3 hours
Group Tour Time: 9:30 AM
Private Tour Time: Your choice
Entrance Fees: None
Did you know that there is evidence of human settlements in Syracuse dating all the way back to the 14th century BC?! Syracusians were so politically organized that they initiated economic programs, political expansion and territorial development to eventually found 3 colonies in just 70 years. For centuries Syracuse was the capital of Greek culture in Sicily. Like in ancient times, live traditional performances are put on at the Greek Theater for the public during the months of May and June. The Ear of Dionysius is a cave like structure which was where prisoners were kept in ancient times, the cave's extraordinary echo feature allowed prison guards to keep track of all the conversations that went on hence allowing for no surprise escapes. The Sanctuary of Our Lady of Tears in Syracuse is said to be the site of a miracle which draws Catholics from all over when tears fell from the statue of Mary in 1953. Just outside of Syracuse, lays the town Noto, known as the Baroque capital of the world. In fact, in 2002 it was officially inducted into the UNESCO. During Noto's Baroque Spring Festival the city is covered in flower petals.
Did you know that there is evidence of human settlements in Syracuse dating all the way back to the 14th century BC?! Syracusians were so politically organized that they initiated economic programs, political expansion and territorial development to eventually found 3 colonies in just 70 years. For centuries Syracuse was the capital of Greek culture in Sicily. Like in ancient times, live traditional performances are put on at the Greek Theater for the public during the months of May and June. The Ear of Dionysius is a cave like structure which was where prisoners were kept in ancient times, the cave's extraordinary echo feature allowed prison guards to keep track of all the conversations that went on hence allowing for no surprise escapes. The Sanctuary of Our Lady of Tears in Syracuse is said to be the site of a miracle which draws Catholics from all over when tears fell from the statue of Mary in 1953. Just outside of Syracuse, lays the town Noto, known as the Baroque capital of the world. In fact, in 2002 it was officially inducted into the UNESCO. During Noto's Baroque Spring Festival the city is covered in flower petals.
