Fonte Aretusa

Save
Top 1% of attractions in Syracuse
8 / 10

3 expert reviews

“The Greeks used this spring to establish themselves in this place, where geese and ducks now paddle happily.”

– Michelin Guide

Fodor's Fodor's
"A freshwater spring, the Fountain of Arethusa, sits next to the sea, studded with Egyptian papyrus that's reportedly natural." Full review
Lonely Planet Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"Down the winding main street from the cathedral is this ancient spring, where fresh water still bubbles up just as it did in ancient times when it was the city's main water supply." Full review