Syracuse

Biblical References

Acts 28:12

Syracuse appears in the biblical narrative only as a stopover on Paul's journey to Rome.

After three months in Malta, following the shipwreck, the journey to Rome continues aboard another Alexandrian grain ship. Syracuse is their first stop after leaving Malta and the travelers spend three days there before continuing to Rhegium.

Visiting the Site

The modern town of Siracusa, is on the south-eastern coast of Sicily.

An account of my only visit to Siracusa, as part of following Paul's journey from Malta to Rome, is available here.

Click here for a Google Earth view of Syracuse.

Photos at left:
Standing columns in the remains of the Roman forum of Syracuse.
Exterior of the Duomo di Sirascusa (Cathedral of Siracuse) featuring Doric columns of 5C BC Temple of Athena (Bottom left).
Interior view of Doric columns in the Duomo di Sirascusa (Cathedral of Siracuse).
Chiesa San Paolo (Church of St Paul, top right) from across the remains of the 6C BC Temple of Apollo.

All photos: 28 May 2010

Roman Forum

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Archeological site of Syracuse

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Catacombe di San Giovanni (Catacombs of St John)

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