Syracuse - Sicily - Italy 26 images Created 23 Jun 2019
Images in this gallery are from Syracuse on the south-east corner of Sicily. Syracuse is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Founded by the Greek colonists from Corinth in 734 BC, Syracuse is a former powerhouse of the Mediterranean. During its golden age around 5th century BC, Syracuse was the only city in the ancient Greek world that rivalled Athens in splendour, power and prosperity.
Founded by the Greek colonists from Corinth in 734 BC, Syracuse is a former powerhouse of the Mediterranean. During its golden age around 5th century BC, Syracuse was the only city in the ancient Greek world that rivalled Athens in splendour, power and prosperity.
