In October 2002, we flew from Rome to the Catania airport, then we drove down the coast to Siracusa. We stayed on Ortiga Island at the convent, Albergo Domus Mariae. We stayed here for several days and commuted daily to the Archeological and tourist sites on the East coast.
This was our first visit to Sicily. We found it beautiful and educational. Sicily has lived under a number of flags through the ages, and every one of them has affected the local culture. This is also reflected in the many examples of Baroque architecture.
Although it is not easy to get to from North America, it is well worth the additional connections.
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Panoramic view from our balcony at the Domus Mariae.
Daytime.
Twilight.
Ocean view from our room.
Fishing boats viewed from our balcony.
Donus Mariae exterior.
Dawn. 
Mt. Etna looming in the distance.
The duomo was constructed by filling in the spaces between the columns from the Greek Temple to Minerva.
The magnificent Piazza Duomo which was included in several scenes from the Italian movie, Malena.
Temple of Apollo.
Similar to other regions of Italy, Sicily has many public religious shrines.
Shrine dedicated to the martyred Saint Sebastian.
Piazza Armenia.
Police checking things out.
Scenes of Siracusa
Greek Theatre in the Siracusa Archeological Park.
Roman Ampitheatre in the Siracusa Archeological Park.
Echo cavern in the Siracusa Archeological Park
Siracusa Archeological Park official greeter.