Basilica Santuario Madonna delle Lacrime

One of the Most Revieweds in Syracuse Archaeological site Landmark, vast natural park featuring an ancient Greek theater, church, caves & other Roman relics. Historical landmark A garden abuts these ruins of an ancient, storied Greek temple dating to the 6th century BCE. Catholic cathedral Historic Catholic cathedral built in the 7th century, with an imposing baroque facade & statuary. Tourist attraction Sinuous ancient cave with exceptional acoustics, in legend a prison built by the tyrant Dionysius. Fountain Built by Giulio Moschetti in 1907, this classic fountain features a statue of the goddess Diana.