Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
Biblios Cafe
( 093 12 14 91;
www.biblios-cafe.it
; Via del Consiglio Reginale 11)
This well-loved cafe-cum-book-
shop organises a whole range of cultural activities, including visits to local vineyards, art
classes and language courses. The Italian lessons, which emphasise everyday conversa-
tional language, can be organised on an individual or group basis, from one hour to four
weeks.
LANGUAGE
Festivals & Events
Ciclo di Rappresentazioni Classiche
(Festival of Greek Theatre;
www.indafondazione.org
)
Syracuse boasts the only school of classical
Greek drama outside Athens, and in May and June it hosts live performances of Greek
plays (in Italian) at the Teatro Greco, attracting Italy's finest performers. Tickets (€28 to
€64) are available online, from the Via Cavour office in Ortygia or at the ticket booth out-
side the theatre.
PERFORMING ARTS
Festa di Santa Lucia
On 13 December a procession carrying the enormous silver statue of the city's patron
saint wends its way from the cathedral to Piazza Santa Lucia, accompanied by fireworks.
RELIGIOUS
Sleeping
Stay on Ortygia for atmosphere. Cheaper accommodation is located around the train sta-
tion.
B&B dei Viaggiatori, Viandanti e Sognatori
MAP
B&B
€
GOOGLE MAP
(
093 12 47 81;
www.bedandbreakfastsicily.it
; Via Roma 156, Ortygia; s €35-50, d €55-70, tr €75-80;
)
Decorated with verve and boasting a prime location in Ortygia, this B&B in an old
palazzo
at the end of Via Roma has a lovely bohemian feel, with books and pieces of an-
tique furniture juxtaposed against bright walls. The sunny roof terrace with sweeping sea
views makes a perfect breakfast spot. The owners also manage the nearby
B&B L'Acanto
MAP
093 146 11 29;
www.bebsicily.com
; Via Roma 15; s €35-50, d €55-70, tr €75-85, q €100)
.
B&B Aretusa
APARTMENTS
€
