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Syracuse Travel Tips: Neapolis Archaeological Park

In the Neapolis Archaeological Park is the Altar of Hieron II (or at least the remains of it). It was the largest in the world, and an incredible 450 oxen could be sacrificed upon it at once.

Syracuse Travel Tips: Euryalus Castle

Overlooking the city is the Euryalus castle, which dates back to 402BC. Originally built to scare off the Carthaginians, it was regarded as the biggest and most magnificent fortress of the ancient Greek world. It can still be visited today, and is in a remarkably good state of repair.

Syracuse Travel Tips: Museums

The Museo Archaeologico Paolo Orsi (00 39 0931 46 40 22) on Via Teocrito, near the archaeological park, is a bit dry, but is an excellent introduction to the treasures that have been dug up in the region over the years. It also traces the history of human settlement in the region.