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Day 11 - Siracusa
From its rich archaeological park, we move to the elegant island of Ortigya, where we will admire the architectural splendor of ancient medieval streets, Baroque structures, and the Cathedral—which was fashioned out of an Ancient Greek temple. You'll have free time to make your own discoveries in this picturesque district, and to enjoy lunch on your own. |
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8/16/11 |
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Set off on a full-day optional excursion to Siracusa. It is said that Siracusa is the birthplace of comedy in Greek theater, and was the only school of classical drama outside of Athens. You'll see remarkable Greek and Roman ruins, including the cave called "The Ear of Dionysius," because of its unusual shape, resembling a human ear. The cave is more than 200 feet long, and has such good acoustics that the ripping of paper can sound like a gunshot. It is said that the tyrant Dionysius forced his prisoners into the cave at night and was able to hear every word they said.