The best city to buy a dream home in Italy is in Sicily: food, art, and history in Siracusa

[@Justdreamitaly]

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[@nathandmello1762]

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[@daverigby7867]

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[@diggyonutube]

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[@tomchristofferson185]

Always love your floor plan maps, thanks!

[@tib0980]

The quality of your content keeps improving, great job!

[@neilbertuk1]

What a sheer joy this channel is.

[@coachjackpilon]

Yes for the map, and Great job! 👍

[@artnardone]

Our Ancestors came to America for a better Life. Now we want to go go where our Ancestors came from to better our Life.

[@jerryriccio5680]

I am selling my condo in the States to move to Italy. I now have dual citizenship and Italy stimulates all my senses.❤️🇮🇹❤️

[@luciennedespota909]

I know, right??? I'm first generation American and need to go back there. I'm totally addicted. Can't even watch these videos without feeling a deep pang of longing. It's in my heart.

[@nukekidontheblock8349]

If you’re Italian descendent like Bugatti or Maradona they would welcome you open arms, if not, well, they even racist with tourists so go figure…

[@stevengilleyOU812]

Another great video. Love the combination of history, the local food scene and houses all perfectly shot and scripted by Marco. It is the talent of videographers and storytellers like Marco which made cutting the cable tv cable so easy!

[@Justdreamitaly]

@@stevengilleyOU812 thanks for the kind words! They really help make the hard work worth it 😃.

[@sandyfrazer3886]

I just love the combination of houses, food and towns. I have purchased a house in Ostuni and I watch all of your videos to help me decide where to visit and where to eat. It is fabulous!

[@1FITRD]

I’ve never been to Italia but it is on my bucket list!!!! Visitare l’Italia e il mio sogno! I’ve been teaching myself Italian for over 1 year. Thank you for this breathtaking view of Sicily!

[@antoninoragazzo9055]

Complimenti per aver Studiato l'italiano da solo! 😮 Realizza il tuo sogno! La via e' breve!!😢😊

[@finniganyork9608]

The food! This city!!! The villa, the ceilings, the floors, the oil lamp, the quarry... Sicily was not on my radar till now. Thank you for your videos.

[@finniganyork9608]

Oh, and yes to the little floor plans.

[@myyootube]

Lived in Ortigia for 6months. A great place. A lot more to see than was shown.

[@francescozacca9898]

How was live in Ortigia ? I want try to live here for a couple of months..... Everyday Life was enjoiable ? I like to have long walks and stay near the Sea for relax....

[@myyootube]

@@francescozacca9898 Loved it. Bought a small raft and went down to the rocks where the city builds a deck every summer to sun bathe and float around every day. Also, the train station is about a 20min walk and you can get to some nice beaches, that rival the Caribbean, where I have also lived. The people are great and there are many restaurants. Also, car rental services on the island. Fresh market everyday on the island which makes shoping easy and cheap.

[@kathleentrinity7367]

A wonderful tour of the noble house in Syracuse! I do like the little map in the corner to see the floorplan. I like to know how the rooms are oriented overall.

[@amipatel7758]

Best channel on Italy.

[@user-tr7si6zj7b]

I'm so glad you made it to Sicily and to Siracusa in particular. How apt is the quote about not visiting unless you're prepared to forever long for the place. There is such a unique energy in Sicily - always unpredictable, sometimes worse than predicted, sometimes better - often both at the same time! I went there for the first time, as a chronically restless person, and thought "Here! This is It!" and I have been going back ever since whenever possible. I hope you make another visit to Sicily soon. There are so many interesting places with their own contemporary feel - Salemi, home of the 1 euro house and now apparently attracting international creatives, would be a great place to have a look at. Ragusa and Modica. Anywhere in Sicily please!

[@annaharpster5664]

Lovely fisherman's townhome in a great location. The historic villa broke my heart! How could the owners have let it get into such disrepair? The city should buy it and restore it as a historical and archaelogical site to be preserved. Thank you for sharing.

[@claudialaurendeau2865]

U do an AMAZING job of presenting the homes and the history of the area and it's cuisine. Thank U

[@artintoth2953]

I have been in Siracusa just in May, and now I am crying, I didn't know about Borderi.-(((( Now I must go back. Thank you for your recomendation!

[@SabineBeckerPUSH]

Spero che questa villa trovi qualcuno che possa riportarla al suo antico splendore. Adoro il tuo canale, il cibo sembra divino e la tua fotografia è sbalorditiva.

[@jhward002]

We have enjoyed all of your dream home videos. We have also been watching videos from Sicily for years hoping to visit one day. Please show more homes around the island!

[@tommoncrieff1154]

Love Siracusa - Syracuse in English - been there a few times. The food is exquisite. The second property is very special and potentially stunning but it requires at least the purchase price again to be spent on it to bring it to the highest standard. I love to visit Sicily but having thought about it would prefer to live on mainland Italy, connected to the rest of Europe.

[@peterk4134]

Liked the key map for the tour . Thanks for your insightful presentation; and the mouth-watering food to good with it.

[@arlenbartsch9927]

Would love to know what time of year you filmed this in and what the temperatures were like in Sicilia. We get reports that in some places it might be in the 40's and wondering if you experienced these temps while you were there. We are keen to spend a few weeks travelling in Sicilia and staying in various places via AirBnB. Love the quality of your content. You could embark on a food and history channel and gain 1 million followers in my opinion, you have all the technical chops to achieve that goal.

[@SoledadSolary]

❤ loved the brioche indicator and the third property. Gosh! It is too expensive but what a project to be!! I would love to get restauration that villa to its glory. Thanks for sharing this. Ciao.😊

[@wernerdanler2742]

I love that first property, but I think I'd do some rearranging of living and bedroom spaces. That noble property would make a great boutique hotel with outrageous rates. 😂😅😂😅 This is the first video I have seen of Siracusa. Show us more of it, Marco. Ciao

[@j.e.7028]

The food !!! The culture !! The Architecture !! The people....That stunning property,Id love to buy that

[@jacquelinemostardeirofabbr4623]

Belíssimo. Você é muito privilegiado por ter esse trabalho. Obrigada, por compartilhar com nós.❣️🇧🇷❣️

[@natpaler883]

Sicily stole my heart five years ago 💙

[@daynag]

that restaurant is just lovely and the food looks amazing! I love how you see everything, the wines, the kitchen, etc.

[@dannymaida5662]

I was just in Siracusa Thursday and Friday!!! Did I just miss you? Love this town. It’s bustling but not too touristy. Great nite life. If we bought in Sicily it would be here.

[@tonipalmisano123]

Excellent video! I really enjoyed the tour of the villa! I do like the little map, you can see the layout of the property.

[@SirThomasHarber]

Opera is criminally underused. Nice promo.

[@alexeigoukov1109]

The chamber music piece for string reminded me of Mozart's "Idomeneo", namely the aria "Fuor del mar".

[@passionatelifeproject]

OMG! What a treasure hunt, the villa is gorgeous, If I win the lotto I'm buying it!

[@Hoakaloa]

grazie for all the effort you put into these wonderful views into a world i will probably never know. Mahalo!

[@godscountryhomestead1177]

Ohhh that restaurant….!

[@sylviedhancarville4486]

Bello! Ma andare da Don Camillo in calzoni corti!...noooo

[@flaviabarosio7759]

Penso e sono convinta che questo sia uno dei posti più belli della Terra ❤

[@edwardkornuszko4083]

Thank you. Just found your channel, enjoyed this post. We spent 3 weeks in Sicily this year and it was amazing. We’re planning a return trip. God bless you

[@curedbynaturechannel]

Whilst in Sicily, you should come on up to Mussomeli. It's very vibrant and amazing houses on the market as well as extraordinary food. It's also the festival season so....

[@kirkshrum6222]

Ciao Marco ! Ottimo lavoro sul video! Good thing I ate lunch before watching, dang that looked good. Haha. I got all excited when I saw you had a new video out! Keeping them coming bro, cheers Kirk

[@Justdreamitaly]

Grazie! The lunch was amazing

[@shannonhager9999]

I love the Roman Villa among the ruins! Damn it its too good!

[@fredretteketet]

Making These video's must be your Calling. You are very good at It ❤🎉❤

[@frankcutrone8014]

Love your channel. Always look forward to your videos. My father was from palo del colle. I would love for you to do a video there.

[@dioris8]

Very much enjoyed this one. More of Sicily or maybe Sardegna as well

[@pamjacobson6236]

What a beautiful, stunning restaurant!

[@Hoakaloa]

i like the map and the floor plan. and aigu, how could such a property fallen into such uncare?

[@avisitorhere]

I like the map, definitely keep it. Also like showing 2 properties at 2 different price levels and the town tours.

[@jocelyneboutot5722]

Beautiful village

[@funghouls5498]

That restaurant had such creative food. Really enjoy your videos. :)

[@supergrover79]

Love the maps with the dolce! Keep it! And your videos are awesome.

[@Justdreamitaly]

Grazie!

[@spajul1]

Marco , great information in you films . Great to watch , thanks.

[@maureenmulvany6830]

I'd love to see it again. Thank you.❤

[@stephen8733]

I was in Palermo in June. È Come un altre Mundo! ( It’s like another world!)

[@ChrisSaddlerSam]

2:24 aaaaah... che bonta'!!!

[@OmegaR4y]

Like always great quality videos, thanks! Keep the minimap, it is really helpful

[@sheilakethley5351]

Love the maps!

[@KettyFormaggio]

stupendo, non vedo l'ora di poter visitare la sicilia. sempre piu' belli i video

[@MrKinghuman]

that villa can be made into something special

[@takethepowerback83]

Awesome. Can you do Taormina as well!?

[@lordkakita8569]

We love the map. It helps so much.

[@mosesmercer3150]

the quarry could make an amazing garden feature,

[@grisza77]

maps are ESSENTIAL!

[@sonialaureano8586]

Love love your videos!! Keep em coming!! God bless ❤

[@droppienl]

If you go there, make sure to visit Fratelli Burgio for an epic sandwich.

[@suzymarshall1844]

Map in the corner is great thank you

[@surf01er66]

More restaurants, please !!!!

[@henrietteancuta-koning7039]

❤ the food, ❤ graciella

[@Suliyana_Kourn]

What kind of cameras u used? Good view amazing. Heard your channel from watching your interview with Think Media

[@noopy4085]

love your videos love the aesthetics, would you please share what equipment you are using? camera, lenses etc :)

[@Justdreamitaly]

@@noopy4085 sure, send me an email: [e-mail]

[@katharinastreitner]

Top Video!

[@TBSCH-NYC]

Amazing

[@One_Crazy_Dog_Mum]

Such a shame the 2nd property has been left to decay, those floors are magnificent and the frescoes beautiful, I smiled hearing my grandfather name Dionysius 🫶🏻 Michelle 🇦🇺

[@k-mixxx7927]

I'm always amazed by how much you can eat 😮😅😅 Unfortunately I can't eat almost anything of this nice looking food, being allergic to gluten, cow cheese and frutti di mare. I was in Sicily and Siracusa many many years ago and couldn't remember much apart from too many tourists. Thanks for showing us around! Nice homes as well! I really enjoy your videos.

[@RobinCuccia]

My daughter has same problem but was able to eat everything in italy with no bad reactions. Food grown an made different than in us

[@k-mixxx7927]

@@RobinCuccia I was in Italy a hundert times already, it's no difference to Germany (where I'm from). But I guess American food is worse than what we have here in Europe.

[@Janabroderick]

I personally didn't like Ortigia. It was smelly, dusty and cats everywhere. Lots of tourist traps. Mainland Siracuse has some areas with deep poverty and crime. It doesn't have a good sea access and the swimming options are very limited. Properties are overpriced due to the tourism. Best place to buy in Sicily, if you want to be by the beach in a historical town is Trapani - stunning beaches, access to the airport, cheap properties, access to different islands to hop over.

[@GlamNando]

Loved your comment … thank you! My spouse and I are considering to live in Italy for few years - renting is the gist goal. We absolutely will share the same feelings about Ortigia because after your comment we realize it has all things we don’t like it.

[@Sezfluffy]

I lived here months teaching , and it has elements of great beauty bit it's rough, wild and I felt unsafe walking home at night alone. I had to flee when covid hit in 2020 and the people were horrible to me, before that ok. You have to consider it's a lot like N Africa

[@Jay_babee]

none: you: saying that one of the reasons to not live there is that out there is a lot of cats 😭💔

[@RoseBornagain]

Awful person who doesn't like cats. Disgusting

[@kelvinchang8100]

very nice tour, preferable to have moving map corner to show where u going

[@TBSCH-NYC]

#2 is an amazing property

[@michaelpilos]

Mafia Bro 😎

[@jsixx9432]

It is my dream to go visit Sicily one day but I can see they are huge on sea food over there and I don’t really eat sea food, I’ve tried it in so many different places and it’s just not my thing, so I’m worried that I’m going to starve while I’m there 🥲. It’s not that I’m a picky eater because apart from sea food I can eat almost anything.

[@marcocarlson1693]

Agree. Agree. Agree. 👍

[@humanbeing9352]

You’ve asked for suggestions on areas that you could present on, I am interested in learning more about some of the smaller inland towns in the Capo de Leuca region. The smaller towns like Barbarano del Capo, Montesardo, Patu, and Solignano that stand between the larger towns in the vicinity. Just dreaming though, thanks for asking.

[@Justdreamitaly]

@@humanbeing9352 thanks for this. I’ll take them into consideration for episodes later this year.

[@neliland]

I love the comment about Trapani - indeed it is gorgeous, however Siracusa has something Trapani doesn't - young people and international community. If you are in your 20s, 30s - this might have importance for you 💗

[@DogecoinBros]

Find me a judge in Catania and I'll live my dream! 1948 case coming in hot!

[@bertibear1300]

Sea urchin sauce is interesting.

[@riaan_smit]

Is the ruin next to Dream Home 1 for sale?

[@Sezfluffy]

I lived here for 6 months as an English teacher, you can only imagine how it felt to lose my job in Covid :((

[@germelinaobrien5277]

Hello David...how do l get more info.on the 4 separate properties with star vaulted ceiling in Salento? Thanks .Are these still available?

[@mmgldvdl]

You’ve given the best advice about Sicily: Don’t ever visit, unless you’re prepared to spend the rest of your years wanting to return! I hope you plan to post more videos house hunting elsewhere on the island!

[@tiflisparis]

Finally some wine. Not much, but better than nothing - let's say, a slight improvement. Thanks.

[@Justdreamitaly]

@@tiflisparis one of these days I’ll make you a dedicated wine episode with someone who knows more about wines than I do!

[@tiflisparis]

@@Justdreamitaly You're a good man. You may want to consider doing videos about Italy in general, culture, food, wine, traditions, people. You'd be really good at it. Anyway, good work, I really enjoy it even though I'm settled and not looking to purchase anything.

[@TDN78899]

1mil to buy + 5mil to renovate + 5-10yrs to build + 1 ton of paperwork and red tape.

[@GGLD888]

I have 5 friends who all live in sicily. Work is exceptionally hard to get. They all have multiple jobs to get by and pay for their families. There is also a hidden mafia that everyone navigates quietly, particularly if you want to open a business . Cr8me can be quite prevalent and women have to be behave a certain way. But theres no denying the properties can be amazing.

[@orlandogarbella4007]

If possible, I would like to know the price of your paninazzo and the lunch at Don Camillo. Thank you

[@Nel33147]

Italians show incorporate more trees and grass into their city planning.

[@Hoakaloa]

aiya, looks like you have the kind of spot on the camera sensor that i have. the one that has been ruining my photos is a larger fuzzy blob. so sad, the camera has been great until this spot appeared about a year ago. it's not on the outside surface of the lens. so i have assumed it is not repairable.

[@069photography]

Its sensor dust. If you remove your lens, you can try to clean the sensor with a small blower. Quite cheap on am*** . If this is not working, you can clean the sensor or let it cleaned in a camera store for cheap money :)

[@Justdreamitaly]

Just a spot of dust on the sensor… I only noticed it on the footage afterwards. Blew it off right after 👍 Yours sounds like it’s something more serious. Try getting it professionally cleaned and looked it.

[@Hoakaloa]

@@069photography unfortunately there is no easy way to get into my Nikon Coolpix B700

[@069photography]

@@Hoakaloa oh no... ok maybe go and ask someone in a photoshop. Sometimes they can help. Good luck! :)

[@scottgregory885]

Amazing video. The only thing to consider is global warming and how Sicily is becoming hotter and hotter. In addition, the island has also been in such a deficit of water/rain/in a drought that they are running out water. Also the best has increased and will continue to make it quite hot

[@syMarcAn]

No family houses in Ortigia, just holiday rentals. I live in Modica, a lot more family oriented and a working town not just geared for tourism!

[@lolapage1105]

Can I be your assistant, and carry your cameras and gear around, just so I can follow you on these amazing ventures and eat all that marvellous food ?! Please? :)

[@katherinekatherine8512]

The first one is a good size (for me, personally) but for €255K, the finishings were much too plain. I would want cement floor tiles, at least.

[@13cicc]

Best region to buy in Italy is Sicily, best place to buy in Sicily is Marsala.

[@marcdurand3813]

I have been to italy. Rhinking of moving there. But really , how difficult is it to remodel in italy ??

[@conconmc]

I love these videos but can't help feeling that by targeting foreign buyers the house cost 2x than it normally would.

[@Justdreamitaly]

@@conconmc All houses are listed and priced by sellers before I ever contact them to show on my channel. If you find me houses with these characteristics for half the price in Siracusa I’ll gladly go back and shoot another video 😁