Ortygia, Siracusa, Sicily
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Ortygia (Italian: Ortigia) is a small island which is the historical centre of the city of Syracuse, Sicily. The island, also known as Città Vecchia (Old City), contains many historical landmarks. The name originates from the Ancient Greek ortyx (ὄρτυξ) which means "Quail".
Ortygia is located at the eastern end of Syracuse and is separated from it by a narrow channel. Three bridges connect the island to mainland Sicily. The island is an extremely popular place for tourism, shopping, entertainment and also a residential area.
Submitted 03/03/2015
Accepted 31/03/2015
Published:
- Hearst - Italy (Italy) 09-Sep-2015
- Media Storehouse (Australia) 21-Aug-2020
Ortygia, Siracusa, Sicily
Buy this photo on Getty Images : Getty Images
Ortygia (Italian: Ortigia) is a small island which is the historical centre of the city of Syracuse, Sicily. The island, also known as Città Vecchia (Old City), contains many historical landmarks. The name originates from the Ancient Greek ortyx (ὄρτυξ) which means "Quail".
Ortygia is located at the eastern end of Syracuse and is separated from it by a narrow channel. Three bridges connect the island to mainland Sicily. The island is an extremely popular place for tourism, shopping, entertainment and also a residential area.
Submitted 03/03/2015
Accepted 31/03/2015
Published:
- Hearst - Italy (Italy) 09-Sep-2015
- Media Storehouse (Australia) 21-Aug-2020