Syracuse is one of our Suites in Villa Due Sicilie (14 persons)
Syracuse has high beamed celing, raw stonework walls and tonachina white walls, tiled terracotta floorings, collections of antique furniture and doors, en-suite bathroom. The suite is equipped with air conditioning, heating, open fireplaces and the living area next to the terraces, the garden and the courtyard, all greeting guests with breathtaking views of the Selinunte sea coast. The outside living areas are extensive, with several terraces for dining and relaxing, enjoying the gentle breeze of the Mediterranean mixed with the scent of the surrounding flowers and olive trees.
Syracuse was founded in 733 B. C., the early centre of the city was formed by the Ortigia island, where the archaic rests of the temple of Apollo stand. Then, this was transformed in Byzantine church and in mosque during the Arab period. The altar, the theatre, the Eurialo Castle, the powerful walls which were erected to have the control of the city from the sea and the Latomie the big quarries with their evocative name of Paradise reminding thoose in Selinunte.