Love it here! Beautiful reserve. Miles of nature trails. Perfect for walking, hiking, biking. Go to…read morethe Long Beach, seim in the beautiful azure sea! Watch the flamingos. Visit the old tuna cannery. There is so much to see and do here. It truly is a very special place.

We came to Ortigia from Catania and parked onthe island in the Talete parking garage. Then the fun…read morestarted. Whether it is the Tempio di Apollo, the fountain, the cathedral, the small backstreets or the tour around in the three wheelers, this place is amazing with a mix of historic buildings from an array of different periods. A great visit.

This was our "slow time" after 6 days in Roma. It is a…read morewonderful small town. Quaint narrow "streets". I think most "vias" should be labeled as "viccolos".

Please visit the lovely romantic baroque town of Noto and it's famous landmark the Basilica Di San…read moreNicolo. Dating back to the time after the devastating earthquake in the 1600s this basilica has undergone several rescontstructive facelifts. Most recently in the 1990s when another earthquake struck. The basilica was only recently opened to the public in 2007. Frescos, columns and a beautiful dome and staircase that leads you to the giant doors of the basilica is only the icing on the cake. A beautiful place to worship and pray.

The 7th century BC ruins are located right next to the markets, and you probably only need a few…read moreminutes to admire what remains. You would barely know the significance of the attraction based on the signage around the monument. You can admire the temple from the rails erected to protect the site.

In the Southern tip of Sicily the Duomo di Siracusa is dramatic and unforgettable. Located in the…read morehistorical center of Siracusa, in an ancient tiny island called Ortygia, the duomo symbolizes the melding of multiple cultures that lived in Siracusa, the largest city in the known world (at the time). Today it's a cathedral, but also existed as the center of worship for different religions. The Greeks were here prox 600 BC, the Romans were here, the Normans were here, the Arabs were here. Each regime added a facade to the architecture that created a weirdly beautiful cathedral. Siracusa used to be a Greek city state too and was the most wealthy and populous of the city states. It is beautiful here. It's cool that a Greek center is now part of Sicily and Italy. The duomo and the south are definitely worth a visit and your attention when you're in Sicily. Here's a bit if you wanna read more about its history: https://www.secretsiracusa.it/en/where-to-go/duomo-syracuse/ End of Yelp.

This duomo is absolutely stunning. Costs about 2 euro to get in and masks still required till mid…read moreJune. Located on a piazza it is worth a visit and lunch. We stayed to listen to a man who delighted us with his accordion playing and smile. What a great experience.