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Founded in 734 BC by settlers from Corinth, Syracuse<\/strong> quickly established itself as one of the most powerful cities in the Greek world. A few centuries later, Cicero described it as the most beautiful of Greek cities (in the 1st century AD). For many, it still is.
\nToday it is the fourth largest city in Sicily, with a population of around 115,000 (2025), whose historic centre is surrounded by the sea on the island of Ortygia<\/strong> (Ortigia in Italian).
\nA lively port city, Syracuse is certainly touristy, but it retains a Mediterranean pace, an atmosphere, a culture and a cuisine that is discovered through its markets, its port and its caf\u00e9s facing the sea.<\/p>\n

Discover below an overview of the city and the articles dedicated to Syracuse, including the visit of the whole city<\/a>, from the heart of Ortygia<\/a> to its surroundings, coastal and natural<\/a>, passing through the catacombs<\/a> or the ancient remains<\/a>.<\/p>\n

An exceptional heritage, from Greek Antiquity to Sicilian Baroque<\/h2>\n

For many travellers, it is the most captivating city in Sicily, largely thanks to the charm of Ortygia and its great archaeological park. Thanks to its archaeological, historical and architectural riches, Syracuse has been a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 2005 (along with the neighbouring necropolises of Pantalica).<\/p>\n

Many monuments bear witness to its long history, from the ancient Greek and Roman remains, including the temple of Athena (which became the cathedral) and the fountain of Arethusa in Ortygia; the archaeological site of Neapolis with the Hellenistic theatre and the Roman amphitheatre; the catacombs and the early Christian churches of Santa Lucia and San Giovanni from the 2nd and 3rd centuries AD; Arab-Norman remains; or the expression of the Baroque revival with its palaces, churches and fascinating cathedral.
\n\u2192 See also: tourist sites on the map of Syracuse<\/a><\/p>\n

The surroundings also offer remarkable natural landscapes, with pretty coastlines but above all the inland areas with the Necropolises of Pantalica<\/a> in the Hyblaean Mountains<\/a> or the Cavagrande Nature Reserve<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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