Province of Syracuse, Italy: Towns & Things to Do | BigItalia

Syracuse

Towns in the province of Syracuse

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21 towns

Augusta 36,169 Avola 31,328 Buccheri 2,133 Buscemi 1,128 Canicattini Bagni 7,186 Carlentini 17,958 Cassaro 813 Ferla 2,600 Floridia 22,685 Francofonte 12,923 Lentini 24,484 Melilli 13,076 Noto 23,704 Pachino 22,068 Palazzolo Acreide 9,091 Portopalo di Capo Passero 3,749 Priolo Gargallo 12,167 Rosolini 21,526 Solarino 7,853 Sortino 8,907 Syracuse Capital 118,385

The top 3 places in Syracuse

Our editors' ranking: the area's most important places, drawn from the individual town guides. See the national rankings →

Historical fresco and model showing a panoramic view of Ortigia in Siracusa.

1 🏛️ Squares & old towns Ortigia e il Duomo 📍 Syracuse The ancient core of Syracuse founded in the 8th century BC, Ortigia preserves archaic temples and Greek mythology.

Flowering acanthus stalks at the Neapolis Archaeological Park in Syracuse

2 🏺 Archaeological sites Parco Archeologico della Neapolis 📍 Syracuse An archaeological and natural park on Colle Temenite preserving the greatest monuments of ancient Syracuse.

Panoramic view of the coastal town of Avola and the sea from above

3 ⛪ Churches & sanctuaries San Giovanni Battista 📍 Avola Avola's Baroque church (1700-1744), with Gregorio Scalia's frescoes on the life of the Baptist.