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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,
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)
Siege of Syracuse (213–212 BC)
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The siege of Syracuse by the Roman Republic took place in 213–212 BC. The Romans successfully stormed the Hellenistic city of Syracuse after a protracted siege, giving them control of the entire islan
Syracuse, Sicily
…splendor, and Athens unsuccessfully attempted to subjugate it. It was the birthplace of the mathematician Archimedes, who led its defense during the Roman siege in 212 BC. Syracuse became the de facto capital of the Byzantine Empire under Constans II from 663 to 668. For centuries, it served as the capital of Sicily…
Archimedes Directing the Defenses of Syracuse by Thomas Ralph Spence (1895)
Archimedes Directing the Defenses of Syracuse by Thomas Ralph Spence (1895)
Hiero II of Syracuse calls Archimedes to fortify the city by Sebastiano Ricci (1720s)
Hiero II of Syracuse calls Archimedes to fortify the city by Sebastiano Ricci (1720s)
Detail of a wall painting of the Claw of Archimedes sinking a ship (c. 1600)
Detail of a wall painting of the Claw of Archimedes sinking a ship (c. 1600)
Archimedes sets Roman ships on fire before Syracuse with the help of parabolic mirrors.
Archimedes sets Roman ships on fire before Syracuse with the help of parabolic mirrors.