Ortygia (/ ɔːr ˈ t ɪ dʒ i ə / or-TIJ-ee-ə; Italian: Ortigia [orˈtiːdʒa]; Ancient Greek: Ὀρτυγία, romanized: Ortygía) is a small island which is the historical centre of the city of Syracuse, …

Jun 13, 2023 · Also known as Città Vecchia, the small island of Ortigia (or Ortygia, in English) is the oldest part of the beautiful city of Siracusa, Sicily. The name “Ortigia” derives from the …

Nov 4, 2019 · Dotted with impressive church facades, outdoor restaurants, elegant piazzas and surrounded by a crystalline sea, Ortigia is more manicured than Catania, less overrun that …

Apr 4, 2023 · Dotted with impressive church facades, outdoor restaurants, elegant piazzas and surrounded by a crystalline sea, Ortigia is more manicured than Catania, less overrun that …

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Jan 14, 2025 · Ortigia, Sicily, is the ancient heart of Syracuse (Siracusa in Italian) – a tiny island just a short bridge away from the main part of the city. It’s the preserved “old town” where …

Jun 19, 2023 · Ortigia is sometimes called Syracuse (Siracusa) as they are located in the same area. However, Ortigia is an island that sits connected to the mainland of Syracuse and is …

Ortigia, the historic island that makes up the oldest part of Siracusa, is a hidden gem of Sicily that truly takes your breath away. With its rich history, stunning architecture and charming streets, …

Apr 9, 2025 · Ortigia’s Piazza del Duomo is one of the most beautiful, most magical squares in Europe. It’s a long narrow rectangle rather than a square, with another church, Santa Lucia …

Jul 21, 2023 · Syracuse’s rich Ancient Greek to Baroque heritage reaches an apex on Ortygia Island, where the additional seaside appeal and cultural riches make it an ideal compendium …