Villa Luce

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Amazing Mediterranean Villa inside the protected Marine Area of Plemmirio.At 120 meters to the sea, stunning sea views, direct access to the sea. Luxureggiantbig garden of 2500 m2 with a large amount of Palms,of what the typical Mediterranean Palms, Olivi, varieties of Cactus, bouganville, and many other, also thare is a small Pineta with Amaca ideal for relaxing yourself at 50 meters from the sea.The living area is 230 m2 with a terrace of 100 m2 ideal for having a fantastic breakfast surronded by Palms and with a gorgeus sea views, but also for fantastic tunning with the always present sicilia sun. Villa Luce has 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms with showers and bathtub, dining room, elegant kitchen with many facilities, towels and sheets included. Out of the kitchen there is the beautifoul livimg area with many sofà, chairs, and the Tv area with a open fireplace.Outside the Villa luce the area is served by a Supermarket,Bar,Bus stop at 800 meters, a Restaurant Pizzeria at 1,5 km, Arenella sand beach at 3 Km, Siracusa city with the city center(Ortigia) and the famous Greek Theatre at 12km, Noto the baroque city owned by Unesco 20 km also the more touristic, historical and naturalistic area like Pantalica and the natural reserve of Vendicari with his gorgeous sand beach. Catania Airport 40 km.

Location

Syracuse (Italian: Siracusa, Sicilian: Sarausa, Classical Greek: Συράκουσαι) is a historic city in southern Italy, the capital of the province of Syracuse. The city is noted for its rich Greek history, culture, amphitheatres, architecture and association to Archimedes, playing an important role in ancient times as one of the top powers of the Mediterranean world; it is over 2,700 years old. Syracuse is located in the south-east corner of the island of Sicily, right by the Gulf of Syracuse next to the Ionian Sea.

The city was founded by Ancient Greek Corinthians and became a very powerful city-state. Syracuse was allied with Sparta and Corinth, exorting influence over the entire Magna Grecia area of which it was the most important city. Once described by Cicero as "the greatest Greek city and the most beautiful of them all", it later became part of the Roman Republic and Byzantine Empire. After this Palermo overtook it in importance, as the capital of the Kingdom of Sicily. Eventually the kingdom would be united with the Kingdom of Naples to form the Two Sicilies until the Italian unification of 1860.

In the modern day, the city is listed by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site along with the Necropolis of Pantalica. In the central area, the city itself has a population of around 125 thousand people, the inhabitants are known as Siracusans, the local language spoken by its inhabitants is the Sicilian language. Syracuse is mentioned in the Bible in the Acts of the Apostles book at 28:12 as Paul stayed there. The patron saint of the city is Saint Lucy, she was born in Syracuse and her feast day, Saint Lucy's Day, is celebrated on 13 December.

Main sights

Ancient buildings

• The Temple of Apollo, adapted to a church in Byzantine times and to a mosque under Arab rule.
  
• The Fountain of Arethusa, in the Ortygia island. According to a legend, the nymph Arethusa, hunted by Alpheus, took shelter here.
  
• The Theatre, whose cavea is one of the largest ever built by the ancient Greeks: it has 67 rows, divided into nine sections with eight aisles. Only traces of the scene and the orchestra remain. The edifice (still used today) was modified by the Romans, who adapted it to their different style of spectacles, including also circus games. Near the theatre are the latomìe, stone quarries, also used as prisons in ancient times. The most famous latomìa is the Orecchio di Dionisio ("Ear of Dionysius").
  
• The Roman amphitheatre, of Roman Imperial age. It was partly carved out from the rock. In the centre of the area is a rectangular space which was used for the scenic machinery.
  
• The so-called Tomb of Archimede, in the Grotticelli Nechropolis. Decorated with two Doric columns, it was a Roman tomb.
  
• The Temple of Olympian Zeus, about 3 km outside the city, built around 6th century BC.