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Dan Maarek

Tel Aviv, Israel16,005 contributions

You'll probably pass by there anyway

Sept 2019

Not really special until you read on your guide the significance of this gate.
Sicily is full of gates: Catania Gate and Messina Gate in Taormina, Trapani Gate in Errice, and many many more.
So at first this might be just another gate.
But actually it is very old and a remaining of the old city of Ortigia.
So when you'll pass under it, stop for a moment and read about it.

Written 31 March 2020

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BeastieMonteCarlo

Monte Carlo50 contributions

Fantastic Sicilian Food

Sept 2020

Tucked away in a tiny alley........beautiful stone vaulted restaurant. Full silver service, white starched table cloths.
This is only a partial review of the food, because I decided to eat only AntiPasta....... between 2 we had 6 dishes served one after the other, with a perfect €35 bottle of Sicilian white wine. We were in heaven over the dishes and the very helpful service of Carlo the Matre D. This is probably the best food I have eaten in Sicily and I have been a few times. Cant leave a tip on the CC and had no cash........ so will go back in a few days and try the main courses and take some cash for a tip.

Written 30 September 2020

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Alessandro F

Milan, Italy32,499 contributions

Only survivor

July 2019 • Solo

The only survivor of the once-fortified city access gates during the Spanish domination, fifteenth-century origins but current appearance due to the changes made in the sixteenth century.
Very beautiful is the decoration that frames the tombstone above the portal with the date of construction engraved.
When I read negative reviews for monuments so rich in history, my arms really fall, can there be so many ignorant people around? Fortunately, in a hundred years they will no longer be around to write stupid reviews, while this door will still be here to make a fine show of itself.

Written 19 July 2019

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phat_dawg_21

Alpharetta, GA16,977 contributions

15th Century Gate in the Spanish Wall

June 2021

This is a gate in the 15th century wall that once circled the old city on Ortigia Island during the Spanish Period. You will pass through it as you enter. Most of the wall is gone, but this opening remains.

Written 5 August 2021

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Thomas B

Santa Rosa, CA43 contributions

Convenient

Oct 2023 • Couples

Easy to get to. Charming blend of old and modern. Very efficient staff.. Delicious breakfast. Views of the water close by easy walking distances to bars and restaurants.

Written 9 October 2023

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Mitchy

Calgary, Canada55 contributions

Special evening

Mar 2023 • Couples

Beautiful setting off the beaten track .
Delicious grilled octopus , warm bread and olive oil and an incredible lobster pasta special

Written 20 March 2023

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Vanessa P

Calgary, Canada1,462 contributions

FREE! Wander around and find the little gems

July 2022

One of the last, if not the last, 'Porta' door from a wall that used to surround the city centuries ago.

Really good Italian restaurants in this area, plus the marina with fancy boats.

Written 11 February 2023

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Traveller298382

Bosham, UK134 contributions

Last surving piece of important Syracuse history.

Oct 2019

The port gate gives an impression of what the walled city of Ortigia would have been like over many centuries. Not much to see now.

Written 31 October 2019

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IAN D

Wigan, UK26,131 contributions

Gate to the city

Nov 2018 • Solo

Like most old cities they had gates and this is the sole surviving one to the island. Apart from the history not much to see.

Written 14 November 2018

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Dottor Uto

Cesena, Italy13,196 contributions

Entrance door

Dec 2023 • Friends

Small entrance gate to Ortigia, still well preserved. Part of the ancient walls are also visible. The only drawback is that cars are allowed to pass through.

Written 28 December 2023

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