Ortygia (/ ɔːr ˈ t ɪ dʒ i ə / or-TIJ-ee-ə; Italian: Ortigia [orˈtiːdʒa]; Ancient Greek: Ὀρτυγία, romanized: Ortygía) is a small island which is the historical centre of the city of Syracuse, Sicily. The island, also known as the Città Vecchia (Old City), contains many historical landmarks.

2023年6月13日 · Also known as Città Vecchia, the small island of Ortigia (or Ortygia, in English) is the oldest part of the beautiful city of Siracusa, Sicily. The name “Ortigia” derives from the Ancient Greek ortyx, which means “quail.” The best way to see Ortigia is just to wander around.

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2019年11月4日 · Dotted with impressive church facades, outdoor restaurants, elegant piazzas and surrounded by a crystalline sea, Ortigia is more manicured than Catania, less overrun that Taormina and as...

2023年6月19日 · Ortigia is sometimes called Syracuse (Siracusa) as they are located in the same area. However, Ortigia is an island that sits connected to the mainland of Syracuse and is referred to as the ‘old town’ or ‘historical center’ of Syracuse.

Ortigia is a wonder for all the senses. Taste for its culinary delicacies, sight for everything it offers, sense of smell for its scents and the sea. Walk around it, get lost in its alleys, forget about the tourist streets but admire its hidden beauties in the off-the-beaten-path streets.

2023年4月4日 · Dotted with impressive church facades, outdoor restaurants, elegant piazzas and surrounded by a crystalline sea, Ortigia is more manicured than Catania, less overrun that Taormina and as delicious as Palermo. Here’s everything you need to see, do and eat on the island in 48 hours.

2024年7月24日 · Discover the picturesque island of Ortigia, Siracusa in two days. This tiny, walkable island has breathtaking views at every turn; stunning Baroque architecture; beautiful beaches and delicious traditional Sicilian foods. The perfect vacation destination! I recently spent two days exploring the island of Ortigia, Sicily.

2022年9月20日 · Ortigia’s Piazza del Duomo is one of the most beautiful, most magical squares in Europe. It’s a long narrow rectangle rather than a square, with another church, Santa Lucia alla Badia, dedicated to Siracusa’s patron saint, Lucy. It has a very intimate feel.

Ortygia is a well-preserved medieval island with authentic trattorias and specialty shops selling home-made goods down every alley. The colorful alleyways suddenly open up on spectacular plazas, brilliant fountains and ancient ruins.