We spent much of the day in Ortygia, the peninsula to the south of Syracuse, beginning with the daily market for fish, spices and fresh vegetables:-
We walked past the Temple of Apollo into the centre of town:-
Past the Jesuit Collegium with its ornate pre-earthquake façade:-
The Cathedral demonstrates the long history of Syracuse. Originally a Greek temple, it retains its classical columns:-
In front, it has a grand baroque façade, built in the 1730s with fine statuary:-
Nearly as impressive is the neighbouring St. Lucy, where Caravaggio’s great altarpiece has now been returned (it was previously in the town museum):-
After lunch, we walked back through the streets admiring the stonework detailing:-
Amazing photos! Thank you.
Pleased to see the market was selling my beloved trombolinos – the long yellowy/green thin marrow-like veggies which are uterly delicious. Haven’t even sowed the seeds yet to grow my annual crop. The agricuture there so many months ahead of ours here.
Yes, I admired them but didn’t know what they were. Charles