Ipogeo Di Piazza Duomo

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- Sep 10, 2023, 8:52 PM
- 🌙 25 °C
- Altitude: 69 ft
- Italy Sicily Siracusa diocese of Siracusa Ipogeo Di Piazza Duomo 37.058333, 15.29333337°3’30” N 15°17’36” E
Day 1
Ortigia Sicily
September 10, 2023 in Italy ⋅ 🌙 25 °C
Off to an interesting start.
No problems with the car in Malta until I board the ferry to leave and it blows a fuse that powers the sat nav and phone charger. Fixed in two minutes so not a problem.
The car ferry was smooth and comfortable and the drive to Syracuse was a bit bumpy.
Arriving into Ortigia came as a shock. We were not expecting the sheer volume of people and cars. It took ages to find a place to park and in the end I've left the car in a covered car park full of graffiti and close to the bed of a street sleeper. I had no choice.
Well if ever a place was overwhelmed by consumerism so its historical and cultural significance is diluted to a point where you find it impossible to enjoy. Ortigia must be the epitome. So much beauty and history surrounded by bars restaurants and thousand of people. Cars parked everywhere. Maybe winter is a better time to visit. Such a shame
We did find some quiet areas eventually which was nice. If you like Aperol spritz this is the place to visit. It is advertised everywhere. Amazing marketing.
We arrived as it got dark so most places of interest where closed including the cathedral. The temple of Apollo was surrounded by noisy bars as where must historical sights.Read more
Sounds like you’re still in Malta ! [Lol]
9/11/23Reply
Sounds like hell! We hate crowds too, bloody tourists, oh wait a minute… as you say, probably better out of season. Safe drive home. [Jeff]
9/11/23Reply
Yes Ortigia draws the crowds as it is a beautiful city within a city. There is one hotel with gated parking where we stayed last May. I hope you managed to get to see the Archimedes museum and all the unbelievable stuff this Greek/Sicilian invented. [Albert]
9/14/23Reply
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- Mar 7, 2022, 9:18 AM
- ⛅ 11 °C
- Altitude: 22 m
- Italy Sicily Siracusa diocese of Siracusa Ipogeo Di Piazza Duomo 37.05833, 15.2933337°3’30” N 15°17’36” E
Day 5
Ancient Siracusa
March 7, 2022 in Italy ⋅ ⛅ 11 °C
Siracusa was founded in the 8th century BCE, and became an important city in the Greek empire that arose in the Mediterranean region before the Romans. They say Siracusa equaled Athens in the 5th century BCE. The city was founded on the island of Ortygia; that is where the UNESCO listed is; and that is where all these pictures were taken.
The 1st picture looks back to ancient Siracusa fro the outer end of the Castello Maniace that was built at the tip of Ortygia where it just out onto the sea to protect the harbor. The Castello was built also as a royal residence, and the 2nd picture is in the main hall.
The 3rd picture is of the Piazze del Duomo. The cathedral (Duomo) is to the left (see another post).
The 4th picture is the facade of a noble palazzo, one of many here. The 5th picture is of a street in the old city. This is what most of ancient Siracusa looks like . A good deal of housing is in courtyards located through gates from the street. The last picture looks into one of these.Read more
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