Photo taken on Oct. 7, 2013 shows the street view of Syracuse in Italy. Ancient Syracuse includes the nucleus of the city's foundation as Ortygia by Greeks from Corinth in the 8th century BC. The site of the city, which Cicero described as 'the greatest Greek city and the most beautiful of all', retains vestiges such as the Temple of Athena (5th century BC, later transformed to serve as a cathedral), a Greek theatre, a Roman amphitheatre, a fort and more. Many remains bear witness to the troubled history of Sicily, from the Byzantines to the Bourbons, interspersed with the Arab-Muslims, the Normans, Frederick II of the Hohenstaufen dynasty (1197--1250), the Aragons and the Kingdom of the Two Sicilies. Historic Syracuse offers a unique testimony to the development of Mediterranean civilization over three millennia. The UNESCO Commitee inscribed Syracuse as a world heritage site in 2005. (Xinhua/Du Juanjuan) 
A couple look at the interior of the Duomo in Syracuse, Italy, Oct. 7, 2013. Ancient Syracuse includes the nucleus of the city's foundation as Ortygia by Greeks from Corinth in the 8th century BC. The site of the city, which Cicero described as 'the greatest Greek city and the most beautiful of all', retains vestiges such as the Temple of Athena (5th century BC, later transformed to serve as a cathedral), a Greek theatre, a Roman amphitheatre, a fort and more. Many remains bear witness to the troubled history of Sicily, from the Byzantines to the Bourbons, interspersed with the Arab-Muslims, the Normans, Frederick II of the Hohenstaufen dynasty (1197--1250), the Aragons and the Kingdom of the Two Sicilies. Historic Syracuse offers a unique testimony to the development of Mediterranean civilization over three millennia. The UNESCO Commitee inscribed Syracuse as a world heritage site in 2005. (Xinhua/Du Juanjuan) 
Photo taken on Oct. 7, 2013 shows a view of the Temple of Apollo in Syracuse of Italy. Ancient Syracuse includes the nucleus of the city's foundation as Ortygia by Greeks from Corinth in the 8th century BC. The site of the city, which Cicero described as 'the greatest Greek city and the most beautiful of all', retains vestiges such as the Temple of Athena (5th century BC, later transformed to serve as a cathedral), a Greek theatre, a Roman amphitheatre, a fort and more. Many remains bear witness to the troubled history of Sicily, from the Byzantines to the Bourbons, interspersed with the Arab-Muslims, the Normans, Frederick II of the Hohenstaufen dynasty (1197--1250), the Aragons and the Kingdom of the Two Sicilies. Historic Syracuse offers a unique testimony to the development of Mediterranean civilization over three millennia. The UNESCO Commitee inscribed Syracuse as a world heritage site in 2005. (Xinhua/Du Juanjuan) 
A couple take photos at the seaside in Syracuse, Italy, Oct. 7, 2013. Ancient Syracuse includes the nucleus of the city's foundation as Ortygia by Greeks from Corinth in the 8th century BC. The site of the city, which Cicero described as 'the greatest Greek city and the most beautiful of all', retains vestiges such as the Temple of Athena (5th century BC, later transformed to serve as a cathedral), a Greek theatre, a Roman amphitheatre, a fort and more. Many remains bear witness to the troubled history of Sicily, from the Byzantines to the Bourbons, interspersed with the Arab-Muslims, the Normans, Frederick II of the Hohenstaufen dynasty (1197--1250), the Aragons and the Kingdom of the Two Sicilies. Historic Syracuse offers a unique testimony to the development of Mediterranean civilization over three millennia. The UNESCO Commitee inscribed Syracuse as a world heritage site in 2005. (Xinhua/Du Juanjuan) 
Photo taken on Oct. 7, 2013 shows the Duomo in Syracuse, Italy. Ancient Syracuse includes the nucleus of the city's foundation as Ortygia by Greeks from Corinth in the 8th century BC. The site of the city, which Cicero described as 'the greatest Greek city and the most beautiful of all', retains vestiges such as the Temple of Athena (5th century BC, later transformed to serve as a cathedral), a Greek theatre, a Roman amphitheatre, a fort and more. Many remains bear witness to the troubled history of Sicily, from the Byzantines to the Bourbons, interspersed with the Arab-Muslims, the Normans, Frederick II of the Hohenstaufen dynasty (1197--1250), the Aragons and the Kingdom of the Two Sicilies. Historic Syracuse offers a unique testimony to the development of Mediterranean civilization over three millennia. The UNESCO Commitee inscribed Syracuse as a world heritage site in 2005. (Xinhua/Du Juanjuan) 
A woman does laundry outside her house along the seaside in Syracuse, Italy, Oct. 7, 2013. Ancient Syracuse includes the nucleus of the city's foundation as Ortygia by Greeks from Corinth in the 8th century BC. The site of the city, which Cicero described as 'the greatest Greek city and the most beautiful of all', retains vestiges such as the Temple of Athena (5th century BC, later transformed to serve as a cathedral), a Greek theatre, a Roman amphitheatre, a fort and more. Many remains bear witness to the troubled history of Sicily, from the Byzantines to the Bourbons, interspersed with the Arab-Muslims, the Normans, Frederick II of the Hohenstaufen dynasty (1197--1250), the Aragons and the Kingdom of the Two Sicilies. Historic Syracuse offers a unique testimony to the development of Mediterranean civilization over three millennia. The UNESCO Commitee inscribed Syracuse as a world heritage site in 2005. (Xinhua/Du Juanjuan) 
Photo taken on Oct. 7, 2013 shows the square in front of the Duomo in Syracuse, Italy. Ancient Syracuse includes the nucleus of the city's foundation as Ortygia by Greeks from Corinth in the 8th century BC. The site of the city, which Cicero described as 'the greatest Greek city and the most beautiful of all', retains vestiges such as the Temple of Athena (5th century BC, later transformed to serve as a cathedral), a Greek theatre, a Roman amphitheatre, a fort and more. Many remains bear witness to the troubled history of Sicily, from the Byzantines to the Bourbons, interspersed with the Arab-Muslims, the Normans, Frederick II of the Hohenstaufen dynasty (1197--1250), the Aragons and the Kingdom of the Two Sicilies. Historic Syracuse offers a unique testimony to the development of Mediterranean civilization over three millennia. The UNESCO Commitee inscribed Syracuse as a world heritage site in 2005. (Xinhua/Du Juanjuan) 
Photo taken on Oct. 7, 2013 shows the Duomo in Syracuse, Italy. Ancient Syracuse includes the nucleus of the city's foundation as Ortygia by Greeks from Corinth in the 8th century BC. The site of the city, which Cicero described as 'the greatest Greek city and the most beautiful of all', retains vestiges such as the Temple of Athena (5th century BC, later transformed to serve as a cathedral), a Greek theatre, a Roman amphitheatre, a fort and more. Many remains bear witness to the troubled history of Sicily, from the Byzantines to the Bourbons, interspersed with the Arab-Muslims, the Normans, Frederick II of the Hohenstaufen dynasty (1197--1250), the Aragons and the Kingdom of the Two Sicilies. Historic Syracuse offers a unique testimony to the development of Mediterranean civilization over three millennia. The UNESCO Commitee inscribed Syracuse as a world heritage site in 2005. (Xinhua/Du Juanjuan) 
A couple walk past on Oct. 7, 2013 shows a view of the grave niches on the terrace above the greek theatre in Syracuse, Italy. Ancient Syracuse includes the nucleus of the city's foundation as Ortygia by Greeks from Corinth in the 8th century BC. The site of the city, which Cicero described as 'the greatest Greek city and the most beautiful of all', retains vestiges such as the Temple of Athena (5th century BC, later transformed to serve as a cathedral), a Greek theatre, a Roman amphitheatre, a fort and more. Many remains bear witness to the troubled history of Sicily, from the Byzantines to the Bourbons, interspersed with the Arab-Muslims, the Normans, Frederick II of the Hohenstaufen dynasty (1197--1250), the Aragons and the Kingdom of the Two Sicilies. Historic Syracuse offers a unique testimony to the development of Mediterranean civilization over three millennia. The UNESCO Commitee inscribed Syracuse as a world heritage site in 2005. (Xinhua/Du Juanjuan) 
Photo taken on Oct. 7, 2013 shows the Greek theatre in Syracuse, Italy. Ancient Syracuse includes the nucleus of the city's foundation as Ortygia by Greeks from Corinth in the 8th century BC. The site of the city, which Cicero described as 'the greatest Greek city and the most beautiful of all', retains vestiges such as the Temple of Athena (5th century BC, later transformed to serve as a cathedral), a Greek theatre, a Roman amphitheatre, a fort and more. Many remains bear witness to the troubled history of Sicily, from the Byzantines to the Bourbons, interspersed with the Arab-Muslims, the Normans, Frederick II of the Hohenstaufen dynasty (1197--1250), the Aragons and the Kingdom of the Two Sicilies. Historic Syracuse offers a unique testimony to the development of Mediterranean civilization over three millennia. The UNESCO Commitee inscribed Syracuse as a world heritage site in 2005. (Xinhua/Du Juanjuan) 
Photo taken on Oct. 7, 2013 shows the Greek theatre in Syracuse, Italy. Ancient Syracuse includes the nucleus of the city's foundation as Ortygia by Greeks from Corinth in the 8th century BC. The site of the city, which Cicero described as 'the greatest Greek city and the most beautiful of all', retains vestiges such as the Temple of Athena (5th century BC, later transformed to serve as a cathedral), a Greek theatre, a Roman amphitheatre, a fort and more. Many remains bear witness to the troubled history of Sicily, from the Byzantines to the Bourbons, interspersed with the Arab-Muslims, the Normans, Frederick II of the Hohenstaufen dynasty (1197--1250), the Aragons and the Kingdom of the Two Sicilies. Historic Syracuse offers a unique testimony to the development of Mediterranean civilization over three millennia. The UNESCO Commitee inscribed Syracuse as a world heritage site in 2005. (Xinhua/Du Juanjuan) 
Photo taken on Oct. 7, 2013 shows the Aretusa Spring in Syracuse, Italy. Ancient Syracuse includes the nucleus of the city's foundation as Ortygia by Greeks from Corinth in the 8th century BC. The site of the city, which Cicero described as 'the greatest Greek city and the most beautiful of all', retains vestiges such as the Temple of Athena (5th century BC, later transformed to serve as a cathedral), a Greek theatre, a Roman amphitheatre, a fort and more. Many remains bear witness to the troubled history of Sicily, from the Byzantines to the Bourbons, interspersed with the Arab-Muslims, the Normans, Frederick II of the Hohenstaufen dynasty (1197--1250), the Aragons and the Kingdom of the Two Sicilies. Historic Syracuse offers a unique testimony to the development of Mediterranean civilization over three millennia. The UNESCO Commitee inscribed Syracuse as a world heritage site in 2005. (Xinhua/Du Juanjuan) 
Photo taken on Oct. 7, 2013 shows a view of the Roman amphitheatre in Syracuse, Italy. Ancient Syracuse includes the nucleus of the city's foundation as Ortygia by Greeks from Corinth in the 8th century BC. The site of the city, which Cicero described as 'the greatest Greek city and the most beautiful of all', retains vestiges such as the Temple of Athena (5th century BC, later transformed to serve as a cathedral), a Greek theatre, a Roman amphitheatre, a fort and more. Many remains bear witness to the troubled history of Sicily, from the Byzantines to the Bourbons, interspersed with the Arab-Muslims, the Normans, Frederick II of the Hohenstaufen dynasty (1197--1250), the Aragons and the Kingdom of the Two Sicilies. Historic Syracuse offers a unique testimony to the development of Mediterranean civilization over three millennia. The UNESCO Commitee inscribed Syracuse as a world heritage site in 2005. (Xinhua/Du Juanjuan) |
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