Even the streets tell stories. Inside the Park you will come across a street surrounded by rocky walls with numerous votive shrines: the Road of the Sepulchres. It is a street about 150 meters long and quite suggestive where the people of Syracuse took part in the celebratory cult manifestations of heroic figures of tradition. Unlike other celebrations, the cult of heroes had a longer duration and was not confined to the walls of the house, but rather required the participation of the whole community.

The peculiarity? The heroes were not only the demigods protagonists of mythological tales, but also those mortals who had distinguished themselves in life and were therefore "heroicized". If we have intrigued you, our advice is to walk the entire Road and reach the end point of the route, where you will have the opportunity to see a hollow dedicated to the cult of the Dioscuri (the twins Castor and Pollux sons of Zeus) and Trittolemo, the mythical king of Eleusis to whom Demeter gave the task of teaching men the art of agriculture.

Èureka ("found" in ancient Greek) is the exclamation of victory launched by Archimedes when he discovered the principle that regulates hydrostatic thrust, and it is probably what you will shout too once you reach the point of interest that we are about to reveal. Archimedes was originally from Syracuse, and most of his discoveries took place here (including that of a lever that apparently allowed him to lift a boat).

But coming back to us, why, you ask, should you exclaim such a thing? Very simple: your path led you to the Tomb of Archimedes! Yes, inside the Park is kept the (presumed) tomb of the famous mathematician. What are you waiting for to go and pay homage to this sublime mind? Ask for directions at the ticket office or download the brochure, it's a unique opportunity!

Can you keep a secret? If the answer is no, be careful not to say anything while visiting the Ear of Dionysius. 23 meters high, 65 meters deep and between 5 and 11 wide, this artificial cave has a peculiar S-shape that resembles an auricle that gives it a unique acoustic capacity.

It is said that the tyrant Dionysius used to lock up prisoners and slaves in it, so that he could listen to their speeches even from a great distance. The cave has inspired travelers and scholars of all ages, including Caravaggio, who after learning its history during a visit coined the name by which the cave is still known.

Born on the occasion of the festivals dedicated to Dionysus (god of wine, feast and ecstasy), the Greek theater was based on three types of opera: tragedy, comedy and satirical drama. The theater was born in Athens and had a profound social and cultural value, so much that it was a vehicle for the dissemination of political and moral thought of the time. And from Athens to Magna Graecia the step is short!

Syracuse boasts one of the most important theaters of antiquity. Carved into the rock of the Temenite hill, the Ancient Theater of Syracuse has a cavea of enormous dimensions, with 67 orders of steps. A majestic building that still inspires admiration and respect - to quote the travelers of the Grand Tour - and that in its golden age called great playwrights of the time such as Aeschylus, who staged here "The Persians" and "The Etnee". Once on the steps let yourself be carried away by the echo of the representations that seems to permeate the space, close your eyes and get inspired the history that exudes from this imperishable structure, you will feel like you are back in the past!

"Sing to me, O Diva, of Pelis Achilles [...]" - who has not heard this verse? Based on one of the cult poems of Greek and Western literature, did you know that it was initially handed down by oral tradition during the symposia? These were convivial moments after the banquets, where diners could indulge in games and wine (always diluted with water, the Greeks already knew of the negative implications of the drink if consumed in excess!) and discuss different topics together. Would you like to try a modern reinterpretation?

If you have finished your visit and have satiated your eyes with some of the most beautiful monuments of the ancient world, but you are reluctant to leave this magical place, we have the solution. Momento Cafeteria and Ristorante Momento are waiting for you at the entrance to delight you with the specialties of the house, while if you prefer an even more immersive experience we recommend Neapolis Cafè, located in the heart of the Park. You can enjoy a moment of relaxation and recreate a modern symposium experience by discussing with those who are with you what you have seen, debating your points of view just like the ancient Greeks!