Must-SeeCitiesAncient GreeceOld towns

Syracuse

One of the great cities of the ancient Greek world, with a Greek theater that still stages plays and the honey-stone island old town of Ortigia.

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Best Time to Go
Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct
Our full guide to Syracuse is being written. It's on the Sicily list as Must-See and Sicily and Sardinia list as Worth a Detour.

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Taormina

Sicily
About 54 miles away

A Sicilian cliff town, with a Greek theater looking out at Etna.

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Cities · UNESCO

Valletta

About 91 miles away

A golden fortress capital, with a Caravaggio in its stunning cathedral.

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Beaches · Diving

Gozo

About 91 miles away

A quieter island with temples older than Stonehenge, and Comino's bright Blue Lagoon close by.

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