Neighbourhood · UNESCO
Ortygia
Syracuse, Italy
Syracuse's island old town, a maze of baroque lanes and seafront promenades.
Church, mosque or temple · Italy · Sicily
Syracuse Cathedral
A baroque facade hiding a Greek temple within its walls.
UNESCO World Heritage Paid entry about 45 min
For storytellers
Why Syracuse Cathedral matters
On Ortygia, the cathedral incorporates the columns of an ancient Greek temple into its walls. A beautiful baroque square sits in front. Look at the side of the building to see the big ancient columns built into the walls.
Talking points
- Greek temple inside.
- Baroque facade.
- On Ortygia.
- Elegant square.
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