Syracuse's celebration of its centennial in 1948 included flying in a World War II orphan from Syracuse, Sicily to be part of the festivities.

Set between sea and sky, Syracuse is a city of ancient grandeur and Mediterranean charm. Its exceptional heritage, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, bears witness to over two millennia of history.

Syracuse, Sicily’s No. 1 tourist destination, has attracted historians and beachcombers for centuries. I couldn’t think of a better place to spend a landmark birthday.

36 Hours in Syracuse, Sicily. Friday 1) 5 p.m. Panoramic passeggiata. A passeggiata, or evening walk, around the perimeter of Ortigia reveals many notable structures and stories.

A small island called Ortigia in Italian off the coast of Syracuse in Sicily, Città Vecchia (Old City) of Syracuse. The island has a unique history with the passage between Greeks and was founded by ...

While “White Lotus” brought tourism to the north of Sicily, the south has so much more to see — from beach clubs and wine to the remains of Ancient Greece.

In Sicily, Palermo, Syracuse and Catania, the three main cities on the Italian island, are attractive destinations for their ...

A small island called Ortigia in Italian off the coast of Syracuse in Sicily, Città Vecchia (Old City) of Syracuse. The island has a unique history with the passage between Greeks and was founded by ...