Museum · Sicily

Paolo Ferrara Archaeological Museum

Syracuse's Paolo Orsi Regional Archaeological Museum holds 27,000+ Greek, Roman, and Paleolithic artifacts—one of Europe's principal archaeological institutions, showcases Sicily's ancient wine-producing heritage

What to do there

AdventurePaolo Ferrara Archaeological MuseumOne of Europe's finest archaeological collections, spanning from prehistory through the Greek and Roman periods. The symposium pottery, Dionysiac reliefs, and wine vessels show how Greeks brought their drinking culture to Sicily. The Venus Landolina is world-famous.

Places to see and wineries nearby

Archaeological site Syracuse Archaeological Park UNESCO site with the Greek Theatre (still hosting concerts) and Altar of Hieron II—ancient Syracuse is also Sicily's wine hub, home to Moscato Bianco (farmed 2500 years) and modern Nero d'Avola.
Landmark Ortigia Island Historic Center Ortigia — Syracuse's Città Vecchia — teams fresh catch with Sicilian wine by glass.
Winery Cantine Ferreri 2003: Three partners revived their fathers' 60-year viticulture tradition near Selinunte and Segesta ruins, crafting Nero d'Avola and Catarratto at 290m — where Greek temples overlook modern Sicilian vineyard life.