Comments on: Visit Syracuse: Top 18 Things To Do and Must-See Attractions

By: Vincent

Vincent — Thu, 01 Aug 2019 08:32:16 +0000

In reply to Karen.

Hello Karen,

This church is the “Chiesa dello Spirito Santo”, it’s located on the east coast of Ortigia, not far from Castello Maniace.

Enjoy your stay in Syracuse!

By: Karen

Karen — Thu, 01 Aug 2019 06:52:28 +0000

In reply to Vincent.

Hello Vincent

Wondered if you had information on the Church in the last picture of your post? I went to Ortigia yesterday and was told the church only opened one day a year. I would like to know the name of the Church. ( Center of your photograph with a dome on top at the back)

Would you know or have an thoughts on how I would find out please?

Thank you

By: Vincent

Vincent — Thu, 11 Oct 2018 10:46:27 +0000

In reply to Céline Berthelot.

Hello Céline

Yes, it’s not a problem for a woman to travel alone in Syracuse/Ortigia, it’s a very safe place.
Don’t worry, everyone speaks a bit of English and French there, as it’s a very touristic city. If you don’t live in Europe, you might want to take a travel insurance before coming, else you will have to pay for medical treatments.

Yes, you can go to Noto from Syracuse with a bus, you will need to take the bus to Ragusa, it stops at Noto. You will have to walk or take another bus from Ortigia to Syracuse bus station)

If you have any other questions about Sicily, don’t hesitate!

By: Céline Berthelot

Céline Berthelot — Wed, 10 Oct 2018 22:00:30 +0000

Hello Vincent,
Thank you for your article avout Syracuse and Ortigia.
I would like to know if you think that it is safe for a woman ( in my fifties ) to travel solo in Syracuse and Ortigia ?
In case of emergency, would it be possible to find doctors who speak English ?
I would travel by public transport. Is it possible to do a day trip to Noto, from Ortigia ?

Thank you,
Céline