What's Ortigia like?
Visitors really like Ortigia, especially its historical sites and seaside access. Travellers like this upmarket neighbourhood for its beautiful island views. Plan a fun excursion to Lungomare di Ortigia and Porta Marina. There's plenty more to see, including Cathedral of Syracuse and Piazza del Duomo.
How to get to Ortigia
Flying to:
- Catania (CTA-Fontanarossa), 30.9 mi (49.8 km) from Ortigia
Things to see and do in and around Ortigia
What to see in Ortigia
- Cathedral of Syracuse
- Piazza del Duomo
- Temple of Apollo
- Fonte Aretusa
- Ionian Sea
Things to do in Ortigia
- Lungomare di Ortigia
- Teatro dei Pupi
- Antico Mercato
- Arkimedeion Museum
- Syracuse Municipal Theater
Other popular Ortigia attractions
- Palazzo Beneventano del Bosco
- Porta Marina
- Abbey Church of Saint Lucia
- Jewish Bath
- Spiaggetta di Cala Rossa
When is the best time to visit Syracuse?
- Hottest months: August, July, September, June (average 25°C)
- Coldest months: February, January, March, December (average 14°C)
- Rainiest months: November, October, February, September (average 90 mm of rainfall)