Author:Cristina

In Syracuse, the lemon is part of the landscape. It grows in the countryside, in citrus groves and in the city’s gardens, accompanying the daily life of the area for centuries with its intense and unmistakable fragrance. Among the varieties most closely associated with Syracuse’s tradition is the Femminello Siracusano, a particularly fragrant lemon, appreciated…

There are places that do more than welcome visitors—they stay with you long after your journey ends. For me, Noto is one of them. Every time I walk through its elegant streets with my guests, I enjoy watching the moment they look up at the Cathedral of San Nicolò, the noble palaces, and the beautifully…

There is one scene that repeats itself during almost every guided tour: someone stops, smiles, and takes a photograph. Every picture is different because everyone discovers Ortigia through their own eyes. That is part of what makes every visit unique. The place that captures almost everyone’s attention is Piazza Duomo. When I explain that the…

Syracuse is a city that often surprises and even confuses first-time visitors. Many of the travelers I guide ask me which is the “real” Syracuse, as if they had to choose just one face of the city. In reality, Syracuse exists precisely because of its two souls: Neapolis and Ortigia do not compete with each…