Experts' Choice Award Piazza Duomo
What the experts agree on
Syracuse's most stunning piazza blends centuries of history with breathtaking Baroque architecture. The cathedral sits at the heart of this magnificent square, where layers of Sicily's ancient past literally lie beneath your feet.
“In the heart of Ortygia, this ranks as one of Italy's most beautiful piazzas.”
– Fodor's
Fodor's "Siracusa's Duomo is an archive of island history: the bottommost excavations have unearthed remnants of Sicily's distant past, when the Siculi inhabitants worshipped their deities here." Full review
Michelin Guide 2 Stars
"Irregular and slightly concave in front of the cathedral, this charming square is surrounded by attractive Baroque palaces." Full review
