|  |  SyracuseSyracuse (Siracusa), on the south-eastern side of Sicily, emerged as a Greek city around 734 BC. Today visitors can see a variety of architectural styles, the remains of the oldest Greek temple outside contemporary Greece and well-preserved Greek and Roman amphitheatres.Once rivalling Athens, its favourable position as a trade centre has attracted a multitude of settlers over many centuries. The island of Ortigia, known for its Aretusa freshwater spring, is also worth a visit. |
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