Location: Province of Syracuse
Top Things to do in Province of Syracuse
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The Province of Syracuse (Italian: Provincia di Siracusa; Sicilian: Pruvincia di Sarausa) is a province in the autonomous island region of Sicily in Italy. Its capital is the city of Syracuse, a town which was established by Greek colonists arriving from Corinth in the eighth century B.C. It has an area of 2,109 square kilometres (814 sq mi) and a total population of 403,985 (2016). Syracuse has 8% of the Sicilian population and 8.2% of Sicily's area.
Restaurants in Province of Syracuse
1. Ortigia
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 11 reviews
This offshore island was occupied by the Greek colonists who fortified it and constructed the earliest structures, including the temples of Athena and Apollo, whose remains can still be seen today.
Reviewed By Giorgio C - Brussels, Belgium
This small tongue of land concentrates the best of Syracuse history, charming and food & wine amazing choices. Ortigia assumes a very special character during the evening when main buildings and historical heritages are superbly highlighted. Regrettably, the parking area is horrible, scaring, not sufficiently illuminated and dirty. This is often the price to pay in Sicily, besides astonishing angles yo may find dirt and abandon.
2. La Piazza Duomo
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5 based on 403 reviews
Reviewed By Legal_itinerant - Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Not the most beautiful piazza we’ve seen but it makes up with activity and energy and its general cleanliness. The restaurants around the perimeter are some of the best and if you dine here in the evening sit outside and watch all the street performers do their routine.
3. Centro Storico di Noto
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4.5 based on 3 reviews
Reviewed By Gene J - Silver Spring, Maryland
We were pleased to have chosen Hotel Flora for our visit. Just outside the reception door is the public garden and a level walk along its Promenade to the Porto Reale. The Baroque UNESCO sites, along with cafes and restaurants, parade along this main street, Corso Vittario Emanuele.
The facades are wonderfully preserved and make beautiful photos in the afternoon sun, especially the 1776 Duomo with it's 2007 reopened interior. The 1737 Nicolaci Palace is just up the street with its many interesting sculpted balcony figures. Further along is 1737 San Carlo with its cream nave and eagle pulpit, 1736 San Domenico(closed), and furthest to the west, Madonna del Carmine(closed).
We ended this 2.5 km walk at the Statua di San Corrado with an eastern view over the orange and olive groves to the sea, less than 8km away. A wonderful afternoon with no steps.
4. Chiesa di San Filippo Apostolo
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4.5 based on 117 reviews
Reviewed By SimonToms - Syracuse, Italy
A must see whilst in Ortigia. A free, short tour deep underground to the ancient Jewish baths and an endless cave system running under Ortigia where up to 10,000 sheltered during the second world war.Grazie, Simon, per la tua testimonianza che ci gratifica tanto! Maria Santissima ti assista sempre!
5. Duomo di Siracusa
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4.5 based on 4 reviews
Reviewed By Legal_itinerant - Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
It’s like most large cathedrals but this one lacks atmosphere and art. There are others more worthy of a long visit. Redeeming feature is its presence in the middle of a beautiful piazza that has many other interesting places to see and explore.
6. Cavagrande del Cassibile
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4.5 based on 780 reviews
Reviewed By Creamy7777 - Varna, Bulgaria
It takes half an hour to get to the water and the same or longer back in the heat, but it is worth every step! Amazing experience, postcard views and clear spring water to swim in.
7. Teatro dei Pupi
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4.5 based on 332 reviews
Reviewed By MareO - Florida
I went by the theatre three times at various times of the day last week on Sept 14th and never found it open. Website gave the open hours and the calendar showed a performance that night so I'm not sure what I was missing. I also asked a question about hours on TripAdvisor and never got an answer. I'm not completely sure I wasn't at the wrong place or at the wrong time but I don't think I was. All I know is that puppet theater is such a part of Sicilian history and the reviews were so good, that I really am very disappointed that I didn't see a performance.
8. Basilica San Salvatore
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4.5 based on 170 reviews
9. Azienda Agricola Pupillo
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5 based on 65 reviews
The Pupillo Farm, founded in 1908, occupies a large part of the land which once constituted the fief of Targia, famous not only for the medieval Solacium castle, built for Frederick II, but also for the fertile soils which give a unique taste and scent to a variety of products: wines, olive oil, fruits and vegetables. The courtyard in front of the castle, the cozy and elegant interior court, the old millstone and the historic garden can be visited in conjunction with a wine tasting, only by booking in advance.
Reviewed By Keli S
We brought two different tour groups here in September for cooking classes and wine tasting lunches. Chef Rodolfo was a great guide in our class and the caponata contest was especially fun! Sebastiano and Carmella are lovely hosts and were cordial and informative. The grounds are lovely; a pleasant contrast to the industrial surroundings.We wish them all the best as they expand with a B&B and continue to discover the history of their estate. It will be on our list for future tours.
10. Riserva Naturale Orientata Cavagrande del Cassibile
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4.5 based on 666 reviews
Reviewed By LoredanaHo - Bucharest, Romania
The place is extraordinarily beautiful. However, you need to know that we are talking about 40 to 50 minutes to get down on the gravel, it's not comfortable and you have to have adequate shoes to go through the route. Otherwise you risk slipping. The view is worth the effort. When we got back we did almost an hour because the temperature was very high and we stopped at every corner of the shadow I could find.
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