Ortigia Island 🇮🇹 The Charming Historical Gem of Syracuse, Sicily!

In this episode, we face the unpredictable weather of the 2021 Medicane that poured down on Sicily, BUT we find the silver lining as we stroll the enchanting little streets and visit the puppet museum, the cathedral of Syracuse, and an 18th century Rococo building that demonstrates the wealth and taste of Sicilian aristocratic families through the ages.

Ortigia Island in Syracuse (Siracusa) is an absolute must-see when on a visit to the gorgeous eastern side of Sicily! The historic center of Syracuse and widely considered one of the most beautiful destinations in Sicily, Ortigia (Ortygia) was completely destroyed after a massive earthquake in 1693. It flourished again in the 18th century, resulting in a special charm the city holds to this day. Ortigia is one of the seven towns of the 'Val di Noto' which is a UNESCO world heritage site.

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0:00 Intro
1:02 Day One
3:49 Morning Walk and Park
5:24 San Filippo Apostolo Church
6:33 Puppet Museum
8:39 Rame di Napoli
10:34 Waterfront
12:25 Duomo
14:50 Palazzo Borgia del Casale
16:36 Caught in the Rain
18:32 Coming Up Next

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