Links
Here are some links with further information. While they have been selected as interesting and relevant, we can take no responsibility for the content of external sites.
Syracuse
Range of central, self-catering apartments
Service of boat trips around the harbours
Sanctuary of the Weeping Madonna
Local newspaper – in Italian
Local Government, with information for visitors on hotels, historical sites, events and festivals – in Italian
Archimedes Park Museum
Contains reproductions of Archimedes’ war machines and other devices
Sicily
Comprehensive site for visitors on many aspects of Sicily
University of British Columbia
Leading University faculty for the study of ancient Sicily
Cultural tours by boat, including to Sicily and Syracuse
Books
Sicilian author of the series featuring Commissario Montalbano – in Italian
Sicilian writers in translation:
Italy
Learn some Italian to enhance your visit to Sicily, made easy through this e-course
General information on Italy for the traveller