Charming apartment in the center of the island of Ortigia, within walking distance of Syracuse Duomo, located on the ground floor.The accommodation opens onto a windowed open-plan kitchen with induction cooktop, microwave and kettle, as well as an island countertop with stools. The sleeping area consists of a bedroom with a queen-size bed and a triple bedroom with a queen-size bed and single bed. Two ensuite bathrooms, equipped with a shower, complete the layout.Amenities such as air conditioning, independent heat pump heating, free wi-fi connection, washing machine and iron are at guests' disposal. *None of the two bedrooms has windows.*The accommodation is located on Via dei Cordari, a small pedestrian alley in Ortigia, therefore the last location that can be reached by car is 50 m away from the apartment.*Upon arrival or a few days before arrival it may be required to pay a tourist tax, which varies according to local regulations. You will find your reservation details within the Guest Area of Wonderful Italy.Eastern Sicily and the area surrounding Syracuse offer everything one could wish for. Starting from the ancient Greek city and going south, the best equipped and most beautiful beaches to explore are Minareto, Fanusa, Arenella and Fontane Bianche, whose name comes from the natural freshwater springs and the particular white color of the sand. Inside the island of Ortigia, moreover, you will find equipped solariums (Zefiro and Nettuno) and a small free beach named Cala Rossa. Moving further south, about 30 km away, we find beautiful unspoiled and impervious beaches, including Calamosche, Vendicari with its Natural Wildlife Oasis and the beautiful San Lorenzo. For culture enthusiasts, definitely see the Greek theater of Syracuse and the entire archaeological park with the Ear of Dionysius, a cave carved into the limestone in the shape of a human ear, the Paolo Orsi Museum, and also the Latomie dei Cappuccini, as well as Ortigia itself with its historical and cultural as well as scenic beauty. Not to be overlooked are Noto, the waterfront with the tuna fishery of Avola, and finally the seaside village of Marzamemi. In short, Sicily is a land to explore and its natural and cultural beauties are treasures with which to fill one's eyes.The apartment is less than a 10-minute drive from Syracuse train station and an hour's drive from Catania airport.