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Two Tones Apartment
Syracuse, Sicily, Italy
Two Tones Apartment
Syracuse, Sicily, Italy
A Simple and Essential Sicilian Home
This apartment in the heart of Syracuse is a simple and essential residence that's rich in color and heart. It was created to evoke the atmosphere and warmth of a traditional Sicilian home - and as such it provides a fascinating insight, as well as a great base for exploring the south east of the island.
In traditional houses, space was at a premium, families held everything in one room, and furniture was a luxury. The cheapest option for creating beauty was to add bold color on the walls, offering a lovingly handcrafted touch. Spatially, in this apartment, there are two rooms that double as living rooms and bedrooms, with a small kitchen between them. There is a veranda that is perfect for informal dining.
However, the owners tell us, what completes a traditional Sicilian home is the hospitality -- the taste experiences and excursions that can be found all over the south east. They are architects and have toured the island by car and motorbike, on-road and off-road, for pleasure, for sport and for work, always searching for the most authentic corners. The good news is they are happy to share all they have found, with suggested itineraries for eating, history, art, design, landscape and traditions, all far from the crowds. And in Syracuse itself, they'll recommend their favorite places for local food, aperitifs, wine tasting, fish dishes, sweets and cakes.
This is an ideal low-cost vacation home for rent in Sicily for up to four guests.
This vacation home for rent in Sicily is made up of two main rooms: bedrooms that are also living rooms, with a walk-in wardrobe that, if needed, can become a double bed. In both rooms there are shelves to write on, work on, or set bags and clothing on.
The beds are ready for four guests but can also accommodate six if requested. A little kitchen links the two rooms. The covered veranda is equipped for an informal dinner. The table and the chairs inside can be folded.
ADDITIONAL FEATURES
The apartment has air-conditioning and wifi, bed linens and towels, kitchen and bath essentials. Architecture and archaeological books on Syracuse and Sicily are available to borrow.
Extra services: Sicilian breakfast (granita and brioche during summertime) and other meals on request. Parking for one car is available for €10 per night. Laundry and dry cleaning. Private tours and excursions.
AROUND
The position of the house is an ideal base to discover by car all of south-east Sicily. In a few minutes, you can be out of town, but as it is also in the centre of the city, it's well placed to explore the archaeological sites that make Syracuse famous.
The Museum, the Archaeological Park of Neapolis, the Greek Theater and all the Latomie are just a short walk away. Ortigia's historic center and other interesting areas are also within walking distance.
The neighborhood offers a great slice of the authentic city, away from the tourist congestion that has swamped Syracuse in recent years. Some of the city's best bars for informal lunches and dinners are located underneath.
Right in front of the building is the bus stop to Ortigia and other interesting places. The extraurban lines, connecting Syracuse to the airport and other cities, stop in Corso Gelone (about 5 minutes walk away).
LOCATION
Syracuse, Sicily, Italy. Nearest airport: Catania-Fontanarossa Airport (66km from Syracuse's center).
BEST TIME TO VISIT: Year round
