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3 nights in Siracusa /Ortigia

After a nice relaxing hour plus train ride from Catania, we arrived in Siracusa. The weather continues to be perfect, so we decide to just walk from the Siracusa stop across the bridge to the charming island historic sector of Ortigia. Some time ago I saw on line a review of a simple hotel Domus Mariae Albergo, formerly a convent, with fabulous sea view rooms at a quite reasonable price. Still operated by nuns, though they keep a very low profile and are not “the face” of the hotel. I immediately reserve there! There’s no lift and we are up 3 flights of marble steps. Cheerful manager David insists on lugging our roller boards up the stairs. Our room is spacious and plainly decorated with tile floor. On walls throughout the hotel are various black and white mythological lithograph prints But omg the view of the turquoise sea! Walk out door/windows to a tiny balcony fit for 2, virtually over the sea. Included usual breakfast happens across the street at the nun’s slightly more upscale operation.


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