Ortygia (Ortigia)
Syracuse, Italy
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- Area
- 146 ha (360 acres)
- Type
- Island in Italy
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Is Ortigia the same as Siracusa?
Ortygia is a small island forming the historical centre of the city of Syracuse, Sicily. It contains many of the city's oldest landmarks, including the Temple of Apollo, the Fountain of Arethusa, and the Cathedral of Syracuse, originally a Greek temple.
What does Ortigia mean in Italian?
Ortigia is a small island which is the historical centre of the city of Syracuse, Sicily. The island, also known as Città Vecchia (Old City), contains many historical landmarks. The name originates from the Ancient Greek ortyx (ὄρτυξ), which means "Quail".