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Siracusa (Syracuse, Italy)

Syracuse is a city and municipality, capital of the free municipal consortium of the same name, located in the autonomous region of Sicily in Southern Italy. As of 2025, with a population of 115,636, it is the fourth most populous city in Sicily, following Palermo, Catania, and Messina.

Type CityPopulation 115,636

Why go

  • City in Sicily, Italy.
  • Served by Aviosuperfice Eloro.

History

Syracuse is a city and municipality, capital of the free municipal consortium of the same name, located in the autonomous region of Sicily in Southern Italy. As of 2025, with a population of 115,636, it is the fourth most populous city in Sicily, following Palermo, Catania, and Messina.

Restaurants & places to go

Pizza, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 12:00-24:00 · micheleintheworld.com
Indoor
Pizza, Burger, Restaurant · Opening hours: Tu-Su 18:30-23:00 Features: takeaway, delivery, step-free access, air conditioning · agathossr.it
Indoor
Italian, Seafood, Mediterranean, Regional, Restaurant · Opening hours: We-Mo 12:00-23:00 Features: outdoor seating · shop.aputiadellecosebuone.it
Indoor
Fish, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 12:00-15:00,19:00-23:00 · ondablusiracusa.com
Indoor
Fish, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 11:00-23:00 · zioagatinoisola.it
Indoor
Chicken, Fast Food · Chicken fast food · kfc.it
Indoor
Regional, Italian, Restaurant · Features: outdoor seating · alevanteortigia.it
Indoor
Burger, Fast Food · Burger fast food · nipgroup.it
Indoor

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Airports

Rinaura Airfield 6.8 km to the centre
Rinaura (SR), 82, IT
Outdoor
Aviosuperficie Aretusa Fly 17 km to the centre
Canicattini Bagni, 82, IT
Outdoor

Getting there by ferry

Ferry terminal
Ferry terminal · 19 km from the centre
Outdoor

Where things are

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When to go

Tourist season
May – September

The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.

Shoulder season
April, October

Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.

Worth avoiding
Deep winter

Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.

Getting there & around

Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Aviosuperfice Eloro; 3 other airports serve the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below. By water: 1 ferry terminal within 20 km.

Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Siracusa (Syracuse, Italy). Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.

Trains & rail

National rail
National rail

Tours & experiences