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Syracuse is one of the oldest consistently occupied places in the whole Italy. Archaeologists place the first settling in Syracuse at about 800 BC which makes Syracuse nearly three thousand years old. Today, Syracuse is a small town with a population of only around 120,000.

However, the prosperous history of Syracuse is evident in many of the historical sightseeing opportunities that are to be found around the city. Below we’ve mentioned just a few interesting things to do in Syracuse.

The Cathedral in Syracuse is probably among the oldest in Italy as the original structure upon which it is erected used to be a Greek temple dating back to the 5th century BC. The Cathedral is open for the public to view and is probably a good place to start a sightseeing tour of Syracuse because it is quite centrally located.

Archaeological artefacts from Syracuse and other centres of art can be seen in the Paulo Orsi Archaeological Museum that boasts of having a wide-ranging collection of exceptional Roman and Greek artefacts in the entire county. This museum is open to public for an entry fee of 4.50 Euros.

The Syracuse Neapolis Archaeological Park is a great excavation place that depicts the nature of life in Syracuse in the early Roman period.

You can roam about the site at your will if you pay an entry pass fee of 4.50 Euro. The major landmark of this site is the Greek theatre that dates back to the 5th century BC.

There is also a Roman amphitheatre which is around 2000 years old, and would have been used for gladiatorial battles.

As the name would indicate, this museum is dedicated to showcasing art from the medieval era right up to modern day contemporary art.

There are various works of art in sculpture and painting that can be found in this museum in Syracuse although there is an emphasis laid on local art.

Cycling across Italy is a wonderful way to enjoy the charm of rural Italy. For more detailed guidance on things to do in Syracuse please click on the preceding links.