Beautiful apartment in the heart of Ortigia, just down a pedestrian street from the Syracuse Cathedral / Temple of Athena. I loved hearing the church bells each evening and had a pleasant surprise of the procession for St Lucia passing directly under the balcony. There is a good amount of street noise from one bedroom so be prepared for that, but there is a second bedroom that faces a quieter inner courtyard for lighter sleepers (additional cost applies if you utilize both bedrooms). I personally preferred hearing the bustle underfoot! Great list provided of restaurants and sites to see. Excellent communication; Marcello in particular was wonderful with check-in/out.