Necropoli di Pantalica
Ferla
Cattedrale di San Nicolò
Noto
(28 Km)
The Cathedral dedicated to S. Nicolò di Mira was characterized by a happy fusion of Baroque and classic elements together. Its reconstruction has mixed the eighteenth-century construction techniques with the most modern technologies in the field of anti-seismic engineering. In addition, the works of art that make up its contents can be considered the symbol of a diocesan community, alive and creative.
Cattedrale di San Giovanni Battista
Ragusa
(29 Km)
It has a majestic facade, rich of carvings and sculptures, it is divided into five parts by big pillars on the left side there is the bell tower that rises over 50 meters long.
Duomo di San Giorgio
Ragusa
(28 Km)
It is one of the highest in the world of sacred Baroque; the Church once stood at the eastern area, where the old portal still is.
Teatro Greco
Siracusa
(30 Km)
Its design and architect makes the tourists marvel. It is one of the monuments, which the Greeks and Romans built. The monument was exclusively used for classic dramas during the ancient times. The wild animals slaughtered criminals and slaves here and most gladiatorial fights contested here.
Chiesa di S. Domenico
Noto
(28 Km)
The Church of San Domenico is a religious building from the Baroque era. It was built as a convent church of the Dominican Fathers at the beginning of the 18th century. The façade has two orders, the first Doric and the second Ionian, while the central part is convex. The interior is still in good condition today. The building has five domes beautifully decorated with stucco and altars with paintings from the eighteenth-century period. Today, the former Convent is transformed into a school.
Palazzo Nicolaci
Noto
(28 Km)
Also known by the name Prince's Palace, this building was restored to its former glory after a complete renovation. The construction dates back to the beginning of the 18th century, and was designed by Rosario Gagliardi on commission of the Nicolaci family. The style is purely Baroque, decorated with several balconies enclosed by curved railings. Among the decorative elements we can also note mermaids, winged horses, sphinxes and many others.
Castello Maniace
Siracusa
(32 Km)
Located at the tip of the island. In 1038 the Byzantine general Maniace created a fortress in the harbor. In 1239 it has been expanded by Frederick II, and subsequently used for a long time as a a military structure.
Ragusa Ibla
Ragusa
(28 Km)
This district is the heart of the city and it is located in the east over a hill, it. The district contains over fifty churches and numerous palaces in Baroque style, the Garden Ibleo and there are also the ruins of the the ancient city.
Castello di Donnafugata
Ragusa
(43 Km)
The Castle of Donnafugata is 15 km from Ragusa, and is similar to a luxurious mansion from the 19th century. The building has an area of about 2,500 square meters and consists of two towers and eight balconies. The castle has 122 rooms, of which about twenty are available to visitors. The furniture is original from the time. Each room had a different taste and function from the other. The building is surrounded by a large park. In the rooms of the castle, some filming was carried out by Commissioner Montalbano.
Basilica San Salvatore
Noto
(28 Km)
The Basilica of San Salvatore is a building with lines from the late eighteenth century. Inside there are pure gold decorations that embellish it even more and the frescoes of the well-known painter Mazza, moreover, in the altars there are four canvases dating back to Velasco. The scenography is characterized by the splendid staircase closed on one side by the Monastery of the Holy Savior.
Duomo
Siracusa
(32 Km)
The cathedral was designed after the 1693 earthquake, according to new plans by Andrea Palma da Palermo. The magnificent staircase is flanked by statues of Peter and Paul.
Parco Archeologico della Neapolis
Siracusa
(30 Km)
Tempio di Apollo e Artemide
Siracusa
(32 Km)
The oldest temple in Sicily has been made in the Byzantine era as a church. Then it was used as a a mosque, and later again as a a Christian church and in modern times as a military barracks.
Anfiteatro Romano
Siracusa
(30 Km)
Erected in the Imperial Age in the 3rd - 4th century AD of the amphitheater you can see only the bases, the stripping perpetrated over the centuries completely destroyed the upward part. Elliptical in shape, the external diameters measure mt- 140 x 119, the amphitheater is one of the greatest buildings of the existing genre.
Catacombe S.Giovanni Evangelista
Siracusa
(31 Km)
The Catacomb St. John the Evangelista is one of the most special archaeological sites in Syracuse, and dates back between 315 and 360 A.D. The atmosphere of the places of the Catacomb is immense and full of mystery and curiosity. From all the catacombs present in Syracuse, the catacomb St. John the Evangelista is the most easily visited.
Teatro Donnafugata
Ragusa
(28 Km)
The Donnafugata Theatre dates back to the second half of the 19th century and is inserted inside the homonymous palace. This theatre is among the youngest in Italy and one of the most characteristic. Composed of 95 seats, it also has a large bar room and other adjoining rooms, respectively called Sala Vicky and Sala Costanza, the names of the owners.
Chiesa Madre
Carlentini
(18 Km)
The Mother Church: a jewel set in the heart of the city of Carlentini. This is the best definition for describing the beauty and majesty of this Church.
Palazzo comunale
Carlentini
(18 Km)
The Municipal Palace of Carlentini is undoubtedly the most beautiful civil building in the Carlentina city. It is located in Piazza Armando Diaz. Built at the beginning of the 19th century in neoclassical forms, the Municipal Palace was modified and embellished in 1876 at the expense of the Coomendator Carmelo Scavonetto (who then held the post of Mayor of the town) . The City Hall of Carlentini suffered serious damage due to the earthquake of 13 December 1990, but after years of restoration, it returned functional again.
Latomia del Paradiso
Siracusa
(30 Km)
Latomia del Paradiso is located near the Syracuse Greek theatre and is the most famous among the latomies of Syracuse. It is bare and vertical walls where different vegetations of oranges, palm trees and prickly pears unfold. Its peculiarity lies in being the place where the cave stands called “The Ear of Dionysus” that the tyrant had made up to act as a prison and listen to the conversations of the prisoners.
Latomia dei Cappuccini
Siracusa
(32 Km)
The Latomy of the Capuchins is located on the eastern border of the Greek Pentapoli in Syracuse, constituting one of the most beautiful and ancient places in the Sicilian city. The name comes from its function as a quarry that over the centuries has provided construction material for the whole Syracuse city. Instead, the name of the Capuchins is given to her, since the University of Syracuse, in 1582, gave it to the friars minor of St. Francis to build a fortified convent in the area above, with the intent of defend the coast from pirates.
Chiesa S. Chiara
Noto
(28 Km)
The church of Santa Chiara was erected around 1730 and follows the model of the Roman churches with the central plan of elliptical shape. Outside there is a bell tower adorned with 2 capitals. Of great interest, are the 12 internal columns on which there are the statues of the apostles and the Baroque architectural style that is recognized above all inside the church with the decorations in stucco and putti.
Foro Siracusano
Siracusa
(31 Km)
The Syracuse Forum is located at one of the busy intersections of the city. The Forum was known, until 1910, as the 'Square of Weapons'. Inside you can visit the temple dedicated to Zeus. Currently, the Forum is under restoration, with the aim of restoring the splendor of the past.
Ginnasio Romano
Siracusa
(31 Km)
Antico Arsenale
Siracusa
(32 Km)
The Ancient Arsenal was a shipyard of the Greek age, where the merchant and war boats of the Syracuse fleet were manufactured and adjusted. In this building the majestic ship 'Siracosia' was built, which served as both a warship and a merchant. The ship was donated to Ptolemy of Egypt by Heron II as a sign of gratitude as an ally. The arsenal structure could contain more than three hundred ships.
Santuario Madonna delle Lacrime
Siracusa
(31 Km)
The Sanctuary was built as a reminder of the miraculous tearing of a plaster painting depicting the Immaculate Heart of Mary, placed in the bedside of the residence of the Iannuso spouses. Construction began in 1966, under the direction of the architects Michel Andrault and Pierre Parat, following the winning of the international competition for the construction of the sanctuary. Work was completed in 1994, and the splendid building was inaugurated by John Paul II.
Castello di Eurialo
Siracusa
(25 Km)
The Castle of Eurialo was built between 402 and 397 BC, at the behest of Dionysius I and is located on the terrace of the Epipoli district, not far from Syracuse. The Castle was intended to protect the city from sieges and enemy attacks. The structure is special because it was followed by several galleries that used to move troops from one point of the castle to another without being seen by enemies.
Castello di Sortino
Sortino
(8 Km)
There is no precise news of the castle due to the earthquake that destroyed it entirely in 1693. It is certain, however, that the fortress belongs to the Norman age, and over the centuries it was owned by several families. Today we don't find any trace of the building. It was a quadrangular construction, with rooms under the ground, and a tower also quadrangular, with windows embellished with battlements to the Guelph. The only documentations that we can still find today are a pictorial representation and an oil fresco on canvas. Lately, the municipality has decided to act and restructure it.
Porta Walter
Ragusa
(28 Km)
Walter Porta ( or Vattiri) is the only one of the five entrances (south) to the ancient city that has endured for centuries. Today's door, high 5 meters and wide 3 meters, was built in the first half of '600 during the visit of the Viceroy of Sicily
Palazzo Zacco
Ragusa
(29 Km)
The palace was built by Baron Melfi in rococo style. The characteristic strains with grotesque masks of fantastic figures that follow those of other contemporary palaces or from previous decades.
Museo Regionale di Kamarina
Ragusa
(54 Km)
The Museum of Kamarina preserves the planimetric characteristics of the nineteenth-century beam built on the ruins of the Temple of Athena in the city of Camarina. It collects inside the archaeological documentation of the territory from the prehistoric to the medieval age coming from the excavations carried out in the necropolis, in the port area and in the inhabited center. Of great interest, is also the Amphorae Pavilion, which houses one of the richest collections in the Mediterranean.
Casa natale di Luigi Capuana
Mineo
(27 Km)
The Birthplace of Luigi Capuana is located in the homonymous palace where the well-known Sicilian writer and journalist was born. Inside there are manuscripts, furniture and paintings by the writer as well as correspondence with contemporary writers such as Ibsen, D'Annunzio and Pirandello. A particular collection of photographs is also exhibited that testifies to the great activity of the writer.
Castelluccio - Zona Archeologica (Xviii Sec.Ac)
Noto
(19 Km)
Castelluccio di Noto is an archaeological site located in Syracuse. The site was discovered by Paolo Orsi and resembles a necropolis of over 200 artificial grotticella tombs. From this site come ceramic materials, bronze artifacts and 2 tomb hatches that have been exhibited at the “Paolo Orsi” museum in Syracuse.
Villa romana del Tellaro
Noto
(37 Km)
These are the remains of a Roman Villa from the 4th century AD. The excavations have brought to light the remains of an ancient dwelling with an area of 6000 square meters. It is located on the right bank of the Tellaro River, and since 2008, following a long renovation process, it is open to the public. Behind the Villa you can admire the beautiful vineyards, where even today the traditional grapes of the territory are cultivated.
Eloro Citta' Greca (Vi Sec.Ac)
Noto
(34 Km)
Dolmen di Avola
Avola
(29 Km)
The Dolmen di Avola or the so-called Dolmen di Ciancio, named so in honor of Prof. Archaeologist Salvatore Ciancio, is located in the municipality of Avola in the province of Syracuse in Sicily. The dolmen is a prehistoric single room building. The Dolmen of Acola was realized from the 5th millennium BC to the end of the III millennium BC. It belongs to the Neolithic Age. It is located a few kilometers from the center of Avola. It was built with stones of three or four vertical legs that support one or more horizontal slabs. It was discovered in 1961.
Città Greca Megara Hyblaea (729 A.C.)
Augusta
(23 Km)
The Greek city Megara Hublea (Iblea) is located within the municipal territory of Augusta, north of Syracuse in Sicily. It was built in 729 BC by Megaresi, a Greek colony. It was demolished in 483 BC by the tyrant of Gela, and in 213 BC by the Romans. It has a location directly overlooking the sea. Today there are the ruins of the Greek city including the remains of the Hellenistic Sanctuary, the Hellenistic Temple, the Hellenistic Baths and the Heroon, the Western fortifications and finally the metallurgical workshop.
Palazzo Impellizzeri
Noto
(28 Km)
Since the Impellizzeri were opposed to building the city on the Colle delle Meti, they were at odds with the other noble families of the time so they decided to build the palace in the upper part of Noto. The style used is a blend of the Baroque with the Neoclassical characterized by a large portal surmounted by the coat of arms of the family and several pillars. At the entrance there are two memorial tombstones concerning the family, while in the different rooms you can see decorations with stuccoes and canvases from the 18th century.
Ex Monastero San Tommaso
Noto
(28 Km)
Chiesa Santissimo Crocifisso
Noto
(28 Km)
The church of the Most Holy Crucifix is the second largest church in the municipality of Noto. It was designed in the first decades of the eighteenth century by Rosario Gagliardi. Inside it has 3 naves, decorated with marble altars and covered by domes. On the right headboard is the most important work, the marble statue of the Madonna della Neve by Francesco Laurana, coming from Noto Antica, which dates back to 1471, on the other hand, in the left nave is find the Chapel of Landolina decorated with stuccoes and frescoes.
Chiesa S. Francesco d Assisi
Noto
(28 Km)
The church of San Francesco D'Assisi is among the most impressive religious buildings in Noto. The church was built at the end of the eighteenth century. Its peculiarity is clearly visible on its facade, in the transition from the Baroque style to the classic one. Of particular interest, is the tabernacle of the high altar in bronze and silver embossed and chiseled.
Porta Reale Ferdinandea
Noto
(28 Km)
The Ferdinandea Royal Gate of Noto is the symbol of entry into the city. It was designed in 1838 in honor of King Ferdinand II of Bourbon. The construction was completed in the same year and is still well preserved today.
Torre Vendicari
Noto
(38 Km)
Castello Reale ruderi
Noto
(21 Km)
The royal castle of Noto, also known as the old castle, is located in Noto Antica, on Mount Alveria, about 10 km from Noto. The castle is the only well-preserved monument in the entire medieval town. A hanging wall, which can be seen even from afar, is what is left of the tower. The fortress walls are covered with graffiti and written left by the prisoners. We can still find crosses, dates, names and even Galeoni's imaginative drawing. On the floor there are several rectangular engravings used for game with checkers.
Porta d. Montagna
Noto
(28 Km)
The door to the Mountain, from which you access Monte Alveria, is located in the “Ancient Noto”, the ancient town of Noto destroyed in 1693 by a powerful earthquake. Noto had powerful walls (fortifications) from which it was accessed through two north and south gates and seven smaller gates, one of these precisely “The Gate of the Mountain”. The fortifications were erected during the Arab domination between the 800 and 900 the door is still well preserved.
Chiesa di Montevergine (San Girolamo)
Noto
(28 Km)
The Church of Montevergine or San Girolamo was built between 1695 and 1697, for the Cistercian Sisters of Monte Vergine. The church is dedicated to St. Jerome, doctor of the Church. The building has a concave façade, with two bell towers and has an interesting scenographic aspect. At the top of the staircase stands the door, bordered by six pilasters and two quadrangular columns. The Church has a single nave, surrounded by Corinthian columns with a classic look, surmounted by stuccoes and half-reliefs of angels.
Palazzo Ducezio - Sala degli Specchi
Noto
(28 Km)
The building dates back to the 18th century and is the seat of the Town Hall. The biggest attraction of this building is the Hall of Mirrors, which has an oval shape decorated with gold stucco and beautiful mirrors. The central painting was carried out in 1826 by the master A. Mazza and depicts an allegory of the king of the Sicilian. The room is used to host illustrious delegations and prestigious events.
Chiesa del Collegio - San Carlo al Corso
Noto
(28 Km)
The church of the College of Noto is the church of the Jesuit convent, and is dedicated to San Carlo Borromeo. The façade has three levels, and is characterized by free columns, instead, the interior reserves numerous works of art and various paintings on canvas. The bell tower of the church consists of three bells. From the church you can admire the panorama of the historic center of Noto.
Tesoro di Santa Maria La Stella
Militello in Val di Catania
(21 Km)
The Treasure Museum of the Sanctuary of Santa Maria della Stella was founded in 1996, and is located in the homonymous sanctuary. The exhibition is divided into the three rooms, where in the first section you can admire the works dating back to the fifteenth century, in the second are exhibited the precious vestments made between the 17th and 18th centuries, while in the last room there are statues and liturgical objects that date from the fifteenth century to the nineteenth century. The collection also includes the Treasure of Santa Maria della Stella which consists of 587 jewels, among which you can admire necklaces, earrings, bracelets and rings.
Museo di San Nicolò
Militello in Val di Catania
(21 Km)
The Museum of San Nicolò is set up in the interior rooms of the Church of San Nicolò, located in the historic center of the village. It was born thanks to the contribution of the citizens of Militello. The museum shows to the public sacred furnishings, silver, sculptures and valuable paintings dating back to the fourteenth and eighteenth centuries.
Museo Civico
Noto
(28 Km)
The Civic Museum of Noto is divided into two sections, the first archaeological that collects all the finds found from the excavations of the ancient archaeological complex of Noto and the second artistic is the Art Gallery contemporary E.E. Pirrone, created by the donation of the works of the sculptor Giuseppe Pirrone, famous at national level.
Antiquarium di Megara Hyblaea
Augusta
(28 Km)
The Greek colony of Megara Hyblaea, founded by the megarese in 728 BC, was razed to the ground twice, in 483 BC by Gelone, tyrant of Gela, and, in 213 BC, by the Romans. The necropolis is located outside the walls, leaning against the oldest city. One of the characteristics of the site is based on the fact that you can still read the various phases of life in the city, starting from the archaic remains that the buildings of the Hellenistic period have overlapped. Most of Megara's archaeological heritage is now kept in the P. Orsi museum in Syracuse.
Museo Civico
Avola
(29 Km)
The Civic Museum of Avola, is located in the south of Piazza Umberto and is located in an eighteenth-century building. It was born to collect and present archaeological findings to the public. Inside the museum, we can admire a rich collection of archaeological objects from Avola Antica. In addition to this we also find prehistoric Sicilian, Greek, Roman, Medieval and Renaissance finds. It is currently open to all interested parties.
Museo Archeologico Ibleo
Ragusa
(29 Km)
The Iblean Archaeological Museum is set up inside the first floor of the Palazzo Mediterraneo where from 1955 to 1960, the first museum nucleus of the Antiquarium was located. The purpose of the Museum is to collect materials that illustrate the ancient and archaeological history of the territory from the Neolithic to the late antiquity.
Torrioni di Carlentini Diroccato
Carlentini
(19 Km)
The towers of Carlentini date back to the sixteenth century and are defensive fortifications that were built by the Spaniards. Unfortunately, the construction of these buildings has not been completed. Also for this reason, only parts of the structure are visible today. The towers are located in the historic center, incorporated with the rest of today's buildings.
Castello Chadra ruderi
Francofonte
(14 Km)
The Chadra Castle was built in 1270 and was also known as 'Chadra'. The construction has been disputed several times among several important families in the area. Its structure had the shape of a master tower. In addition, there was also a large courtyard. Today we can only see ruins of this whole complex.
Castello di Francofonte
Francofonte
(13 Km)
The castle of Francofonte is located in the province of Syracuse, in the highest part of the town. There is no precise information about the origins of the structure but it is assumed to be around 1350, with the initial construction of the eastern cylindrical tower, to which the twin tower will follow. In the two towers the baronal houses were settled. The castle, at the beginning, had a rectangular shape.
Castello di Serravalle
Mineo
(33 Km)
The Castle of Serravalle was built around the 14th century. It was built on Poggio Pizzuto, because it had the function of defending and protecting the southern part of Catania from attacks. Nowadays it is privately owned and is in good condition.
Castello Ducezio
Mineo
(27 Km)
There are only ruins left of the Ducezio Castle. This is because it is very ancient and in fact dates back to the 7th century. However, there is news of this construction already around the 7th century BC. Today the remaining ruins are public property.
Castello Mongialino
Mineo
(40 Km)
The Mongialino Castle dates back to the twelfth century and is one of the most particular castles in the area for its structure. In fact, it consists of a circular donjon and a wall of irregular shape. This building was donated by Bartolomeo de Lucy to his daughter. Nowadays, there are only parts of the whole building left.
Eremo di San Corrado Fuori le Mura
Noto
(24 Km)
The Hermitage of San Corrado Outside the Walls is located in the Valley of Miracles not very far from Noto. It was inhabited by San Corrado Confalonieri in the period between 1322 and 1351. The church of San Corrado Outside the Walls was built during the eighteenth century in the place where this hermitage was located. Inside there is a statue dedicated to the Saint as well as a canvas of the “Madonna and Child” and a shovel depicting San Corrado.
Teatro Comunale Vittorio Emanuele
Noto
(28 Km)
The Teatro Comunale Vittorio Emanuele is located in front of the Church of San Domenico and dates back to the end of the 19th century. It was inaugurated in 1870, and, since then, the stage of the theater has hosted the most famous artists such as Tina di Lorenzo, Pierantonio Tasca and Eleonore Duse. The theater has a capacity of 320 seats and a gallery with 80 seats. In 1990 the theater was renovated and reopened in 1997.
Torre Avalos
Augusta
(27 Km)
The Tower of Avalos was built in 1570 by Viceroy Don Francisco Fernandez Avalos de Aquino. It is located on the island that is located in the Ionian Sea, in Sicily. Officially it is part of the municipality of Augusta in the province of Syracuse in Sicily. The Tower and the Lantern were demolished in 1678 by the French, in 1681 it was rebuilt. The tower of Avalos has a height of 26 m. It was used by the Navy as a port control zone until the 1970s. It belongs to medieval times.
Castello Svevo di Augusta
Augusta
(28 Km)
The Swabian Castle of Augusta dates back to medieval times, and is located on the highest point of the small peninsula near the city of Augsburg. The building has a remarkable historical and architectural value, and offers a beautiful view of the sea. It is currently open to the public and is well preserved.
Il Rivellino
Augusta
(28 Km)
Around 1640, during the major works of strengthening the Piazzaforte to defend from the ground, the isthmus was cut by creating two moats, from that moment this area was called “the cut”. In place of the isthmus, three rivels were built in 1682 in military architecture: Quintana, Sant'Anna and Santo Stefano. The only one that still exists today is the Rivellino Quintana, placed on an artificial islet of a triangular shape built at the same time as the fortification of the city.
Castello di Brucoli
Augusta
(28 Km)
The castle of Bruscoli was erected by Giovanni Çabastida between 1462 and 1467. It has historical and architectural value for the area of Brucoli, a hamlet of the municipality of Augusta, in the province of Syracuse. The fortress had the function of protecting and guarding the Gulf of the Sea. The building is currently open to the public.
Forte Garcia
Augusta
(27 Km)
Fort Garcia was built in 1567 by the Spanish Viceroy Don F.Garcia de Toledo. It is located inside the port, near the seaplane area and the Hangar Park. During the Kingdom of Italy it was under the military administration of the Royal Navy and served mainly as a warehouse.
Forte Vittoria
Augusta
(27 Km)
The Fort of Vittoria stands in the municipality of Augusta, in the province of Syracuse in Sicily. It dates back to 1300 and was built by Frederick II of Swabia, who was the Duke of Swabia until 1132. Until 1950 it was used by the Navy. At the center of the fort is an ancient Norman tower. It is currently open to the public.
Pontenuovo
Siracusa
(33 Km)
From this bridge you can to see both the small and the large port of 413 BC. It was held here, the battle between Athens and Syracuse
Citta' Greca (V Sec.Ac)
Siracusa
(30 Km)
The notoriety of Syracuse is inextricably linked to its Greek history, the cradle of Mediterranean civilization at that time the city was a fortress, defended by a city walls never conquered. Syracuse has some partially intact temples among which the most famous is the temple of Apollo.
Palagonia - Ingr.citta' greca Palike (V sec.aC)
Mineo
(32 Km)
Castello Norm. ruderi
Palazzolo Acreide
(7 Km)