Now, turn right in via Minerva and reach the majestic Piazza Duomo. Piazza Archimedes is overlooked by some of the most beautiful buildings of Syracuse, such as the fifteenth century Palazzo Platamone that was rebuilt in the '50s located on the west side or Palazzo Gargallo, a palace of the eighteenth century on the south side while on the east side there is the fifteenth century Palazzo Lanza Buccheri. In the middle of this square, you will find the fountain of Artemis built in 1906 by Giulio Moschetti. Then go down on Corso Matteotti towards Piazza Archimedes (Archimedes Square) (pic n☄). The present building testifies its many uses over the centuries, first as a Byzantine church, then as an Arab mosque, later as a Norman church, and finally as barracks of the Spanish army.Ī few steps away you can also admire the small Church of St.Paul, one of the oldest religious buildings of Ortygia. The Temple was built by a group of Greek colonists in the sixth century B.C. Start out on your tour from Piazza Pancali, where there are the ruins of the Temple of Apollo (pic☃), the oldest Doric temple in Sicily. Walking along its narrow, old alleys is a unique experience! It is the heart and the ancient part of Syracuse. Ortigia (pic☁) is a small isle linked by three bridges to the mainland. Nowadays Syracuse is a provincial capital, an amazing town full of old-time charm you should visit when in Sicily. At the end of the 17th century, after a heavy earthquake and during the reconstruction works many Baroque-style buildings were built. Later, it became part of the Byzantine Empire. In 211 B.C., the Romans took control of the city and despite it remained the capital of Sicily that was the beginning of its decline. It is also said, it was more beautiful than Athens was. As it was described by Cicero, Syracuse, at that time, was the most important and the most beautiful city of the whole Magna Graecia. It quickly became a flourishing commercial center. It is an ancient town that was founded back in 734 B.C. Syracuse, a beautiful ancient city in Sicily, is rich in history, art, culture, and traditions.
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