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Ortigia, Syracuse – Ortigia's Narrow Streets loop from Siracusa

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Ortigia, Syracuse – Ortigia's Narrow Streets loop from Siracusa

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Ortigia, Syracuse – Ortigia's Narrow Streets loop from Siracusa

02:10

8.17km

80m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: June 25, 2026

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Temporary access restrictions

Includes segments with temporary access restrictions.

After 7.10 km for 59 m

Closed: • 12:00 AM-3:00 AM & 7:00 PM-12:00 AM (otherwise open)

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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1.22 km

Ortigia, Syracuse

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Syracuse is a city on the coast of the Ionian Sea in Sicily

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1.49 km

Ortigia Market

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A very nice market in Syracuse. Worth seeing if you're in the city.

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2.12 km

Santa Maria delle Colonne Cathedral

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The Cathedral of Santa Maria delle Colonne is the main church of the city of Syracuse. It rests on the foundations of an ancient temple of Athena, parts of which are still preserved. It was converted into a church starting in the 7th century. The building combines Byzantine and Norman elements with Sicilian Baroque.

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2.36 km

View of Ortigia from the Pier

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Beautiful wide view of the pier

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2.86 km

Bronze Statue of Icarus

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Next to the Castello ?Maniac

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3.52 km

Beach

4.22 km

Ortigia's Narrow Streets

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Walking through the narrow streets is like traveling back in time! Really adorable!

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4.76 km

Syracuse Cathedral (Cathedral of the Nativity of the Most Holy Mary)

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The cathedral is a successful composition of ancient temple and medieval church
Santa Maria delle Colonne, translated as "Saint Mary of the Pillars", is the cathedral of Syracuse and also the main church of the city. It is located on the island of Ortygia and is at its highest point.

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5.07 km

Cathedral Square

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The Piazza del Duomo isn't just a square—it's considered one of the most beautiful Baroque squares in all of Italy, if not Europe.

The most fascinating thing about the cathedral itself (Cattedrale di Santa Maria delle Colonne) is that it was literally built around an ancient Greek temple.

The Temple of Athena: In the 5th century BC, a magnificent Doric temple stood here.

The Integration: As you walk along the side of the cathedral or enter, you'll see the massive, original Greek columns seamlessly integrated into the Christian church walls. This is living history spanning over 2,500 years.

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8.17 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.01 km

2.32 km

1.68 km

Surfaces

5.99 km

1.61 km

299 m

111 m

Elevation

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Sunday 5 July

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Comments

November 2, 2023,Syrakrus mit Altstadt und Archimedes Museum

The old town of Syracuse is really recommended. Very beautiful old buildings and small streets. Lots of small shops and restaurants. Especially what is a little away from the main roads is worthwhile. Finally, head to the Archimedes Museum.

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October 13, 2024,Giro d’Ortigia

FOOD TIP: The small and actually inconspicuous "Sapuri e amuri" almost at the end of the round in Via Luigi Greco Cassia 15 - very tasty, great value for money and a mega friendly service!

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April 2, 2025,Syrakus - Ortygia (Altstadt) 🇮🇹

Today we drove to Syracuse in our rental car 🚗. Unfortunately, the planned train journey couldn't be realized due to inconvenient departure times.

The city of Archimedes was a metropolis in ancient times and a frequent destination for conquerors such as the Athenians, Carthaginians, Romans, Arabs, and Normans. The historic center of Syracuse is the small island of Ortygia, which …

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April 13, 2025,Siracusa- Ortigia (Altstadt)

Cycling break 🚴🥱
...strolling through the narrow streets and beautiful squares of the old town and observing the hustle and bustle...
But it just wasn't possible without taking a photo of a bike 🙈🚴😂🤣...
La Dolce Vita...

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September 18, 2025,Siracusa

Today we walked through the busy streets of Siracusa - Ortiga.

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January 7, 2026,🇮🇹 Spaziergang durch Syrakus/Ortiga☀️🌥️

We let ourselves drift through Ortiga, the old town of Syracuse, which is located on an island off the coast of the city, discovering the sights, beauties and palaces of the city.

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September 25, 2025,🇮🇹 Insel Ortigia- Syrakus 25.9.20025

The small limestone island of Ortigia covers only about one square kilometer. Nevertheless, it is of immense historical significance and the historic center of the city of Syracuse. The entire island is a protected monument. We visited the cathedral together. Afterwards, we had free time to explore the island, with its narrow alleys and beaches, at our own pace.

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December 11, 2024,Wanderung durch Syrakus

Hey, Komootler, today we drove to Syracuse. Since we're fully stocked up, we chose the 24-hour parking lot at the harbor. A stroll through the old town gave us a first impression. Two large Aperol Spritz with Brucetta, olives, chips, peanuts and a sea view for €18 was amazingly good value. An interesting city with impressive Christmas lights, which we'll …

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Ortigia, Syracuse – Ortigia's Narrow Streets loop from Siracusa

Ortigia, Syracuse

Ortigia Market

Santa Maria delle Colonne Cathedral

View of Ortigia from the Pier

Bronze Statue of Icarus

Ortigia's Narrow Streets

Syracuse Cathedral (Cathedral of the Nativity of the Most Holy Mary)

Cathedral Square

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