Casa Emigranti Italiani 

Pictures do not do justice to Siracusa! I see so much potential in this city, it should be the center of the cruise activity in the Mediterrinean! And not just Siracusa, but the entire county, with towns like Noto, with so much to offer!

I spent 6 years traveling to Siracusa from Canicattini to attend school. We would walk everywhere, past some incredible sites, but just did not appreciate fully the history we were living in!

With the maturity that only time gives, I look at that experience as so precious, so fortunate!

Siracusa county is a special place made so by the abundance of natural and historical resources: some of the best beaches in the entire world; finest examples of Greek and Roman architecture everywhere; the best Baroque cathedral in the world.

And yet Goverment at all levels has consistently failed to not only outline a strategic vision but to execute any plans.

I would love to see the development of a deep water port capable of receiving large cruise ships; I would love to see the development of a new airport to replace the one in Catania that would allow for direct flights from the entire world; I would love to see a marketing plan to let the world know why Siracusa should be their first destination; I would love to see the establishment of a large group of sanctioned guides that can introduce the city to visitors!

There is always hope someday we will get there!

Ortigia, the old city streets.

Ortigia, Osteria Da Mariano 

Ortigia from the air. 

Chiesa di Santa Lucia, Siracusa

Santuario 

 Piazza Archimede 

 Il porto