Ortigia, Siracusa - Oldest City in Sicily | A Local's Guide to Everything You Need to Know

Probably the most romantic city in Sicily! Getting lost in Ortigia's small streets is already worth the trip to Siracusa, add incredible monuments, architecture and an history intertwined with magic, myths and legends (And ton of delicious food!) and you get the perfect getaway in Southern Sicily. In this travel vlog we'll explore this wonderful Sicilian city and try the legendary Panini Sandwiches from Caseificio Borderi, the perfect fuel source to get exploring one of the most beautiful places in the whole Mediterranean Sea.
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📺 Video Chapters
00:00 - Intro
00:37 - The Market Street Food
01:13 - Insane Panini
03:44 - Apollo Temple
04:38 - Small Streets
05:04 - Diana Fountain
05:46 - The Cathedral
07:45 - Mythical Spring
08:57 - Maniace Castle
09:56 - Noto & Marzamemi
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[@story_of_john_hat]

Great content guys, I'm Sicilian from Punta Secca, I love the way you are sharing our amazing land! Keep doing it!maybe one day we will meet together :)

[@davandj]

We are close by! Could meet anytime would be cool! Thanks for the comment glad you liked the video ❤️❤️

[@adventurefreaksss]

Great content! Love Sicily!!

[@davandj]

Thanks for your comment! Glad you enjoyed the video and love this beautiful island ✌🏻✌🏻

[@michaellaurenti4670]

Love the honest opinion about the sandwich “bread” haha 😂

[@davandj]

Haha it was very dense, luckily I'm never shy when it comes to eating what J doesn't want 😂😂

[@Sezfluffy]

Lived here 6 months as a teacher

[@davandj]

So lucky! How was your experience living in Ortigia?

[@Sezfluffy]

The most magic experience of my life