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Ortygia Syracuse Sicily

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Ortygia

Ortygia (Italian: Ortigia) is a little island and it is the historical centre of the city of Syracuse, Sicily. The island, also known as Città Vecchia (Old City), contains many historical landmarks. The name originates from the Ancient Greek ortyx (ὄρτυξ) which means "Quail".

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