Things to Do in Siracusa

There are 21 attractions in Siracusa. Neapolis, ancient greek archaeological site in sicily, is the most popular.

1

Neapolis

Ancient Greek archaeological site in Sicily

Museum

2

Castello Maniace

Seaside medieval fortress with Norman-Swabian architectural influences

Museum

3

Akrai

Ancient Greek archaeological site with Hellenistic ruins

Museum

4

Museo archeologico regionale Paolo Orsi

Major Sicilian archaeology museum housing prehistoric and ancient artifacts

Museum

5

Megara Hyblaea

Ancient Greek colony ruins showcasing Sicilian archaeological remains

Museum

6

Necropolis of Pantalica

Ancient rock-cut tomb cemetery dating to Bronze Age

Area

7

Ortygia

Historic Syracuse island core with Greek and Baroque ruins

Island

8

Cathedral of Syracuse

Baroque cathedral built on ancient Greek temple foundations

Church

9

Hyblaean Mountains

Southeastern Sicilian mountain range with limestone cliffs

Mountains

10

Greek Theatre of Syracuse

Ancient Greek theatre in Syracuse, large classical performance venue

Historical Site

11

Helorus

Archaeological site of an ancient Greek city in Sicily

Historical Site

12

Noto Cathedral

Baroque cathedral dominating Noto's historic Sicilian center

Church

13

Fountain of Arethusa

Freshwater spring in Ortigia, linked to Greek myth

Park

14

Thapsos

Ancient Sicilian Bronze Age village and necropolis

Archaeological Site

15

Netum

Ancient Sicilian archaeological site of Roman and Greek remains

Administrative Seat

16

Roman amphitheatre of Syracuse

Ancient Roman amphitheatre in Syracuse with archaeological remains

Archaeological Site

17

Leontini

Ancient Greek city ruins in eastern Sicily

Archaeological Site

18

Madonna delle Lacrime Sanctuary

Modern Catholic sanctuary in Siracusa, notable architecture

Religious Site

19

Temple of Athena (Syracuse)

Ancient Doric temple in Syracuse's archaeological park

Archaeological Site

20

Altar of Hieron

Ancient Greek Hellenistic altar ruins in Sicily

Monument

21

Late Baroque Towns of the Val di Noto (South-Eastern Sicily)

Rebuilt Baroque towns exemplifying 18th-century Sicilian architecture

Historical Site