This is a gorgeous 1 BR small apartment in the heart of Syracuse's old town, Ortigia. It is just a block from the Temple of Apollo. It is beautifully decorated and very comfortable. The pictures don't do it justice. There is a small enclosed courtyard shared with another apartment, where we had dinner one night, sharing out pizza with the neighborhood cats.

Maria met us when we drove in and helped us find free parking (which is exceedingly hard to find in Ortigia), helped us with our luggage and made us feel entirely at home.

The only caveat is that it is not very quiet. Ortigia is a vibrant community with lots going on from early morning to late evening. And, like all ancient cities, it is very compact, so you hear everything going on around you. This didn't bother us, since we love old cities and enjoy the sounds as much as the sights. But sleeping late or going to bed early may be challenging.