Ortigia, the heart of Syracuse, Sicily There are places that feel like stepping into another time. Ortigia, the small island that forms the historic center of Syracuse, is one of them. Connected to mainland Sicily by two small bridges, Ortigia is a labyrinth of honey-colored stone streets, baroque balconies, hidden courtyards, and the endless blue of the Mediterranean surrounding you on every side. Here, history is not something you read about, it lives in every corner. In the morning, fishermen