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Information on Opening Hours and Ticket Prices Updated to: November 2024
Syracuse offers three different catacomb open to visitors, the Catacombs of San Giovanni, Vigna Cassia, and the Catacombs of Santa Lucia. The Church of San Giovanni, its attached catacombs, and the crypt of San Marciano are open year-round except for a short winter closure. For Santa Lucia and Vigna Cassia, it is recommended to verify availability for specific dates. On this page, we publish the latest update on opening hours as provided by the Inspectorate of the Catacombs.
Please note: the publication on this blog is for informational purposes only and is not official. Changes are possible without prior notice, and for updated information, please refer directly to the Catacombs Inspectorate or the Kairos coop. (Ph. +39 (0) 931 64694), which manages access to the sites mentioned above.
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Starting from November 1, 2024, the Fondazione INDA will take over the management of ticketing for some of the most important archaeological sites in Syracuse: the Neapolis archaeoloigical park, the Paolo Orsi archaeological museum, Palazzo Bellomo gallery, and Maniace castle, temporarily replacing (currently until December 31, 2024) the previous manager, Aditus Culture, whose concession has expired pending a new concession tender.
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In recent years, beside the nmost famous tourist attractions, visitors have increasingly sought to rediscover the Italian "borghi", the small, quiet villages in the countryside, still far away from mass tourism and able to offer authentic experiences and flavors. In this context, the initiative "The Treasures of Buccheri," promoted by the small town in the province of Siracusa, fits perfectly. Buccheri is located at the foot of Monte Lauro, the highest point in the province of Siracusa, just a short distance from the Baroque town of Palazzolo Acreide and the open-air museum of Buscemi. It is a small town that offers visitors good restaurants, pleasant walks in the surrounding woods, views of traditional snow pits from which the tradition of Sicilian granita originates, and the remains of a medieval castle around which the Medfest takes place every August.
Below is the program sent by the tourist office regarding the event "The Treasures of Buccheri," which will take place on Saturday 26th and Sunday 27th October 2024. For more information, please contact the Municipality of Buccheri directly.
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Since 2019, after an agreement between the municipality of Syracuse and Civita, a private operator, the internal walk around the Aretusa spring has become accessible again (although the historic aquarium is currently closed), and it is possible to walk along the waters said to have brought good luck to Admiral Nelson. The legendary freshwater spring, located on the island of Ortigia and tied to the myth of Alpheus and the nymph Aretusa, is an almost obligatory stop for those visiting the city of Archimedes. Beyond the charm of the ancient Greek myth, its papyrus plants and breathtaking view of the great harbor make it a unique place.
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