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Siege of Syracuse (877–878)
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The siege of Syracuse from 877 to 878 led to the fall of the city of Syracuse, the Byzantine capital of Sicily, to the Aghlabids. The siege lasted from August 877 to 21 May 878 when the city, effectiv
The capture of Syracuse, miniature from the Madrid Skylitzes
The capture of Syracuse, miniature from the Madrid Skylitzes
Admiral Adrianos is informed of the fall of Syracuse by demons. Miniature from the Madrid Skylitzes.
Admiral Adrianos is informed of the fall of Syracuse by demons. Miniature from the Madrid Skylitzes.
Refugees confirm the fall of Syracuse to Admiral Adrianos.
Refugees confirm the fall of Syracuse to Admiral Adrianos.
Syracuse, Sicily
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Syracuse is a city and municipality, capital of the free municipal consortium of the same name, located in the autonomous region of Sicily in Southern Italy. As of 2025, with a population of 115,636,
Siege of Syracuse (877–878)
…The siege of Syracuse from 877 to 878 led to the fall of the city of Syracuse, the Byzantine capital of Sicily, to the Aghlabids. The siege lasted from August 877 to 21 May 878 when the city, effectively left without assistance…
Ortygia island, where Syracuse was founded in ancient Greek times, with Mount Etna visible in the distance
Ortygia island, where Syracuse was founded in ancient Greek times, with Mount Etna visible in the distance
Blue Hour Piazza Duomo 5 Syracuse Unesco World Heritage
Blue Hour Piazza Duomo 5 Syracuse Unesco World Heritage
Coin with the inscription ΣΥRAKOΣION ("of the Syracusans"), 5th century BC
Coin with the inscription ΣΥRAKOΣION ("of the Syracusans"), 5th century BC
In the foreground, the totem recalling the Hohenstaufen origin of the Maniace Castle (built by Frederick II in 1240 and named in memory of the Byzanti
In the foreground, the totem recalling the Hohenstaufen origin of the Maniace Castle (built by Frederick II in 1240 and named in memory of the Byzantine general George Maniakes)