Castello Maniace
Military museum · Ortigia
An impressive 13th-century fortress located at the southern tip of Ortigia, with sea views.
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Plan a free trip to SiracusaUpdated: 2026-10-11
Siracusa is an ancient Sicilian coastal city with a rich Greek history, offering a magnificent blend of archaeology, Baroque architecture, and natural beauty. Visit to experience the charm of Ortigia island, impressive ancient sites, and a vibrant Mediterranean atmosphere.
Things to do in Siracusa include Castello Maniace, Ear of Dionysius, Museo Archeologico Regionale Paolo Orsi. Here are 15 places worth knowing, with a short note on each.
An impressive 13th-century fortress located at the southern tip of Ortigia, with sea views.
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An artificial cave with extraordinary acoustics, part of the ancient quarries.
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One of the most important archaeological museums in Europe, displaying prehistoric and Greek artifacts.
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A beautiful Baroque church in Piazza del Duomo, housing a masterpiece by Caravaggio.
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The remains of the oldest Greek temple in Sicily, a testament to the city's glorious history.
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One of the largest and best-preserved ancient Greek theatres, still in use today.
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Castello Maniace, Ear of Dionysius, Museo Archeologico Regionale Paolo Orsi, Chiesa di Santa Lucia alla Badia, Temple of Apollo, Percorso ipogeico di Piazza Duomo and 9 more. Castello Maniace: An impressive 13th-century fortress located at the southern tip of Ortigia, with sea views.
Museums worth visiting in Siracusa: Castello Maniace (Ortigia), Museo Archeologico Regionale Paolo Orsi (Neapolis), Percorso ipogeico di Piazza Duomo and Galleria Regionale di Palazzo Bellomo.
Churches worth seeing in Siracusa: Chiesa di Santa Lucia alla Badia (Ortigia), Basilica Santuario Madonna delle Lacrime, Chiesa di Santa Lucia al Sepolcro and Cattedrale della Natività di Maria Santissima.
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