Every Sicilian city has its centro storico (historical centre), but none comes quite so neatly packaged as that of Ortigia An island off an island: there's something inherently lovely about that ...

A small island called Ortigia in Italian off the coast of Syracuse in Sicily, Città Vecchia (Old City) of Syracuse. The island has a unique history with the passage between Greeks and was founded by ...

"Ortigia, the oldest part of Siracusa, is a captivating island rich in history and culture. Wander through its narrow streets lined with stunning Baroque architecture, discover ancient ruins like ...

Sicily, the largest island in the Mediterranean, is a dream destination for road trip enthusiasts. Its varied landscapes, beautiful beaches, historic towns and picturesque villages provide an ...

The main square in Ortigia. Moreno Moretti. When I asked Moreno Moretti, the founder of the boutique travel agency Italycharme, why he invited me to visit Ortigia, Noto and Buccheri, Sicily, he ...

Who: Margie Hall, Denver; Peggy and Pat Kerns, Aurora; Sue Clark, Denver Where: Ortigia, Sicily Out and about: Beautiful scenery and people, rich history, good food and plentiful local wine. This ...

In summer 2024, the Urban Site Analysis and Design Global Seminar, taught by Teaching Professor Marianne Holbert focused its course on both Rome and Sicily. In this studio, the new perspectives from ...