Spending a Day in Siracusa and Noto, Sicily, Syracuse, Italy
Siracusa and Noto are two cities in the south east of the Italian island Sicily. If you are planning a trip to the island and happen to be around there, you should definitely pay a visit to these two beautiful cities! During my trip in Sicily I stayed in the east side of the island and made a one day trip to Siracusa and Noto. In this article I will give you some tips to do and visit when travelling to those cities.
The first city we went to, was Siracusa. In this city we also spent the most time. This city was the capital of Sicily for a very long time and still it is a very big city. One of the most beautiful places of the city is close to the water, because it has a port with lots of boats and a great view!
At the beginning of the day, we spent some time in this archaeological park where you can find the Roman and Greek theatre. Together with the theatre in Athens, this Greek theatre is the biggest and has place for 15.000 people. Furthermore, there are many more relics to see from different ages in the park. It is very impressive and really worth the visit. I can remember I paid € 5,- for the entry of the park, but I had a 50% discount because I have an age between the 18 and 24 years old. ...... (follow the instructions below for accessing the rest of this article).
The first city we went to, was Siracusa. In this city we also spent the most time. This city was the capital of Sicily for a very long time and still it is a very big city. One of the most beautiful places of the city is close to the water, because it has a port with lots of boats and a great view!
At the beginning of the day, we spent some time in this archaeological park where you can find the Roman and Greek theatre. Together with the theatre in Athens, this Greek theatre is the biggest and has place for 15.000 people. Furthermore, there are many more relics to see from different ages in the park. It is very impressive and really worth the visit. I can remember I paid € 5,- for the entry of the park, but I had a 50% discount because I have an age between the 18 and 24 years old. ...... (follow the instructions below for accessing the rest of this article).
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Guide Name: Spending a Day in Siracusa and Noto, Sicily
Guide Location: Italy » Syracuse
Guide Type: Self-guided Walking Tour (Insider Tips)
Author: Daphne Van Der Pol
Read it on Author's Website: https://girlswanderlust.com/2016/09/01/spending-a-day-in-siracusa-noto-sicily/
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Guide Location: Italy » Syracuse
Guide Type: Self-guided Walking Tour (Insider Tips)
Author: Daphne Van Der Pol
Read it on Author's Website: https://girlswanderlust.com/2016/09/01/spending-a-day-in-siracusa-noto-sicily/
Sight(s) Featured in This Guide:
- Parco Archeologica della Neapolis
- Piazza Duoma
- Anfiteatro Romano Siracusa, Anfiteatro Romano
- Archeological park Siracusa, Teatro Greco
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