Go out early, before the hustle starts. Wander through the alleyways and get lost before breakfast. What you’ll find will delight you — the simplicity of discovering a place as it wakes offers you a personal magic. (Ortigia around 7am)
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Erice’s Labyrinth-like Street Plan
It is easy to get lost in the maze of streets in the Medieval hilltown of Erice. In the past, the labyrinth-like street plan was a strategic design, meant to confuse and trap invaders. Today, however, wandering into a clandestine corner to “get lost” is delightful for lovers. Venus’ romantic energy is still present in…
The Alleys Of Ortigia
The alleyways of Ortigia Island in Siracusa are purposefully designed as a type of labyrinth, and there is a good reason for it. Strategically speaking, if you are planning to defend your village from invaders (The island of Ortigia was invaded many times, most egregiously by the Arabs in 877-878.), curved streets not in a…
Down History Lane
Santa Lucia’s hometown of Siracusa inspires me with its layers of history and its charming alleyways, like this one pictured, on the island of Ortigia. Think of Ortigia like Manhattan Island is to New York City. It is the ancient, fortified, island center of what became perhaps the most splendid city of Magna Graecia, ancient…
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Evening, a street in Salemi’s historic center
Charming Erice: Enchanting Sicily, Day 2
Charming, medieval streets will enchant you in Erice. Once you are here wandering its “vicoli,” you’ll understand why, since the ancient Elimi tribe founded it, the hill-top town has been home to a temple dedicated to fertility and love. We’ll be in Erice on Day 2 of September’s small-group tour, when you’ll have time on…
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