Walking about Otigia

We spent a full day walking around the Isla Ortigia, which is part of the city of Syracuse (Siracusa)

We followed a self guided walking tour of the island, which allowed us to alter our route when we bumped into any guided tourist groups of 50 people! Those little alleys get crowded quickly.

Some highlights for me.

The Statue of Archimedes, who was born in Syracuse.

Excavated remains of the Greek city gates and a Greek temple.

A beautiful fountain/statue of the Greek Goddess Diana

The Syracuse Catherdral, which we did not expect to get into on a Sunday a bonus! We learn the site was originally a Greek Temple of Apollo. When it was turned into a Catholic Cathedral, the original Greek columns were saved on one sidewall and are exposed inside and out.

Several other churches, Santa Lucia, St. Phillip the Apostle, John the Baptist.

A fort from the 1200's on the southern tip of the island.

A few shots of the outside of our wonderful little hotel, including Sue in our balcony window.

All in all, a great day.

Tomorrow we are off to the city of Catania.Read more