European Adventures - Day 6

Today was breakfast at a place near the Duomo. Nice pastries and cappuccino. We then visited the Duomo in all its glory. Nice paintings on the ceiling and old pillars holding the structure up.

The Duomo

Painting in the Duomo

Inside the Duomo

Another Painting

We tried to go to the fort at the end of the island but it appeared to be closed.. The gale force winds from the previous day appeared to have blown down a gate though.

We continued to walk around the island with the rising sun. The views from the edge of the city were stunning, clear blue/green.

Eastern side of Syracuse

Western side of Syracuse

A typical Street in Syracuse

Eastern Side of Syracuse

After a spot of washing we went to the Archaeological site on main part of Syracusa. The site contained a large Greek theatre, the biggest altar and the largest Roman amphitheatre in Sicily.

Greek amphitheatre

Jim and Julie at the Alter

Inside the Alter

Roman Theatre
Lunch was a local bakery and a savoury pastry each and lemonade. We then went to a modern structure called the Sanctuary of the crying Madonna.

Sanctuary of the crying Madonna

Inside the Sanctuary of the crying Madonna
 After that we had fun going through some rubbish part of town on the way to the Cappuchini (grotto’s) great views of the water and cliffs and also back towards Octagia

The Grotto's and a fire

The Grotto's

Fountain in Archimedes square

The restaurant with spring/fountain underneath

The spring/fountain

We walked back to Octagia and had a beer on the way stopping at some ruins. We picked up some supplies and had some vino, cheese, sundried tomatoes in olive oil and olives. Yum! Enzo took us on a quick tour of the streets showing us the different balconies and architecture. We played cards till dinner time which Jim and I won. Dinner was at a local family owned restaurant.