Ortigia Market
Mercato di Ortigia
A morning market beside the Temple of Apollo, with swordfish, red prawns, lemons and almonds filling the stalls and freshly made panini on offer. It is the best place to experience everyday Sicilian life.
Ortigia Market stretches along Via De Benedictis beside the Temple of Apollo. Every morning except Sunday, vendors call out their wares: swordfish, tuna, red prawns and sea urchins, along with Sicilian lemons, blood oranges, marinated olives, sun-dried tomatoes, almonds and spices. The most famous treat is the oversized panini filled to order at the Caseificio Borderi cheese shop, where a queue is common. Small eateries inside the market also fry seafood on the spot. The best time to go is 8 to 11 a.m., as stalls begin to pack up around 1 p.m. Stop by the Temple of Apollo ruins on the way, then walk to the Cathedral Square.
Opening hours
Mon–Sat about 7:00 am–1:30 pm
Nearby sights
- Ortygia, Syracuse
- Fountain of Arethusa
- Castello Maniace
- Sanctuary of the Madonna delle Lacrime
- Paolo Orsi Regional Archaeological Museum
- Catacombs of San Giovanni
- Neapolis Archaeological Park
- Ciane River Papyrus