The district Graziella, Ortigia, Siracusa

One of the most beautiful district in Ortigia's island, the historical center of Syracuse, is the Graziella. The name of the district derives from the fishermen, local residents, devoted to Madonna of Grace. Before embarking, it is said, that the fishermen gathered in the square of Graziella, to pray before the statue of the Madonna of the Grace, to ask for protection during their time at sea.   The neighborhood is influenced by Arabic. The streets, the squares, the entire system architecture is messy and original. After the earthquake of 1963, the neighborhood was rebuilt, but the rubble of the earthquake, were not taken away, but piled on the sides of the road, which is why some little streets are at a lower level than the squares or main street. Most likely, the temple of Apollo, given its proximity to the neighborhood of Graziella, was in the X century, an Arab mosque, perhaps the most important of the city.   In the temple we can find an engraving greek Muslim confirms this. The signs of the presence of Islam are also found objects and pottery found and stored in the regional museum of Palazzo Bellomo.
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Puppet theater Siracusa

If you visit Syracuse you stop to the puppet theater, it is an unforgettable experience. Through the alleys of the Giudecca district on the island of Ortigia, we can find the museum and laboratory of puppeteers Syracuse, that even now carry on this tradition. Among the various characters, monsters, wizards, witches and knights. In the determinated days we can see a show of Sicilian puppets, unique and characteristic of its kind. Clicking on Billboard in 2013, you will see all the shows scheduled and Calendar 2013 showtimes Also recommend that you visit www.pupari.com

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A visit to the Castle Maniace ....in Siracusa

A beautiful sunny day to visit the Castle Maniace, in the extreme tip of the island of Ortigia.
The castle and 'open every day from 9:00 to 13:30 from Tuesday to Sunday.
The ticket price 'of € 4.00,
but for those who are 'teacher and who are between 18 and 25 years old and' reduced by EUR 2,00
The castle 'of Swabian origin, but retains the name of the leader Maniaces, which conquered' the city 'by the Arabs and gift' Hellenistic two rams which are located at the entrance of the castle.

The fortification and 'reached by a bridge which isolates it from the ground.
First used as a fort, then Frederick II transformed 'into a castle.


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Sunday 14 April - Arenella beach Siracusa

Sunday 14 April - Arenella beach Siracusa

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