Siracusa is one of the most unusual cities not only in Sicily, but also in all of Italy.There is no noise, bustle and dirt here - only clean and calm streets where you can walk without fear even at night.It is simply impossible not to fall in love with the city immediately upon arrival. Tiny pot-bellied balconies, strangely curved stairs and intricate fences, walls of houses with peeling paint - all this has a special charm and a unique Italian style.
What to see and what to do
The best thing to do in Siracusa is to visit the Neapolis Archaeological Park.Most people marvel at the Greek theater, which was built in the 3rd century.A limestone cave called "Ear of Dionysia" also attracts visitors due to its unique S-shape and acoustics.Voices are amplified 16 times in the cave. So, according to legend, Dionysius put political prisoners there to better eavesdrop on their conversations.
Best time to travel to Syracuse
The climate in the region is warm and mild.The sun almost always shines here. Rains are rare, the vast majority of precipitation falls between October and March.
Even in winter, the water temperature does not drop below +16 ºС, and in some months it can warm up to +20 ºС.In summer, there is no intense heat, except for a few hours near noon.The air temperature ranges from +27-30 °C, and the water from +25 °C to +27 °C.For a beach vacation, it is better to come here in May-June or September.
In the second half of spring and autumn, many go to Siracusa for treatment in its healing thermal waters.Many modern balneological resorts are open here. In Siracusa, whenever you come to this city, many holidays are celebrated and various festivals and fairs are held regularly. So you definitely won't have to be bored - Italians are very cheerful people and know how to infect guests with their cheerfulness.If you come to Siracusa in May-June, be sure to visit the theater festival. Every even year is held on the stage of the ancient Greek theater.The program includes a demonstration of classical tragedies written by the famous ancient dramatists Sophocles and Euripides.Presentation in the ancient Greek language will allow you to get into the distant past and be transported to the era of the flourishing of the theatrical art of Hellas.
