Exclusivity and refinement in Ortigia

Syracuse: Location and surroundings of this property

The property is located in the historic centre of Ortigia, the jewel in the crown of the city of Syracuse known for its monuments and the scenic beauty that makes it unique in the eyes of visitors. Specifically, the property is located in the Giudecca district, known for its overlapping historical eras. Here the streets have a particular layout consisting of a geometric network known as ‘Strigas greche’ with an east-west orientation, recalling the first multi-ethnic and religious cohabitation. The first documents record the presence of a Jewish community dating back to the 1st century AD. Today's Ortigia, whose extension does not exceed one square kilometre, is divided into no less than eight neighbourhoods: Bottari, Giudecca, Graziella, Maestranza, Maniace, Mastrarua, Sperduta and last but not least, Duomo.The property is located in Via Galileo Galilei. The street connects Piazza San Giuseppe to Via Privitera, both of considerable importance. Less than 100 metres away is one of Ortigia's most important streets, ‘Via Roma’, an axis that borders Piazza del Duomo. This beautiful square offers splendid views of palaces and churches, all in different styles and leads to the main archaeological and cultural sites of the historic centre. In addition, the area is rich in handicraft workshops, delicious ice-cream shops and small restaurants where one can sit and enjoy excellent cuisine as an important souvenir to take home. The railway station is only 2 km away, as are the motorway connections to Catania airport.