The Temple of Apollo in Syracuse is the oldest Doric temple in Sicily, dating back to the 6th century BC, featuring impressive stone columns and the simple elegance typical of ancient Greek architecture ( external visit )

Piazza Archimede is a picturesque square in the historic center, known for the magnificent Fountain of Diana, depicting the goddess of hunting watching over a nymph, surrounded by tritons, horses, and gargoyles, a symbol of local Baroque art.

The Cathedral of Syracuse is an imposing religious building constructed on the ruins of the ancient Temple of Athena, blending Greek, medieval, and Baroque architectural elements, reflecting the city’s long history.

The Church of Santa Lucia alla Badia is an elegant religious building, famous for housing Caravaggio’s masterpiece, The Burial of Saint Lucia, and is an important artistic and cultural landmark of the city ( external visit )

Fonte Aretusa is a freshwater spring located on the seafront, famous for its papyrus plants and fish, and linked to the legend of the nymph Arethusa, symbolizing history and nature in the historic center.

The Alfeo seafront is a scenic promenade along the sea, offering spectacular views of Maniace Castle, an imposing Swabian fortress located at the tip of the island ( external visit )