Siramuse is an immersive museum in Syracuse where history, science, art and myth come to life through the stories of those who have lived in this unique city.
The Light and The Apparition
Saint Lucy and Caravaggio
Caravaggio, a brilliant and restless artist, arrived in Syracuse in 1608 fleeing from Malta and a death sentence. Here he created The Burial of Saint Lucy, an intense work that…
Science
Archimedes
Archimedes embodies an idea of civilization in which science and technology are instruments of balance, justice and beauty. He was born in Syracuse in the 3rd century BC and educated in Alexandria…
The Theatre and the Political Platform
Aeschylus and Plato
Plato, founder of the Academy in Athens, influenced Western philosophy and politics with the idea of justice as social equilibrium. In Syracuse he sought to unite…
The Deep Blue
Enzo Maiorca
Enzo Maiorca, a Syracusan and pioneer of deep freediving, challenged human limits by diving beyond –100 meters. World champion for nearly thirty years, he revolutionized the sport…
The Flight of the Falcon
Frederick II of Swabia
Frederick II, a medieval emperor, was a lawmaker, patron and man of science and art. Syracuse welcomed him several times, becoming—together with Palermo—the centre of his cultural policies…
The Archaeological Excavation
Paolo Orsi
Paolo Orsi, born in Rovereto, is considered the father of archaeological research in southern Italy. He chose Sicily and Magna Graecia as the focus of his work and passion. He was welcomed…