Yesterday's photo shows a balcony on the island of Ortygia, part of the city of Siracusa in Sicily. I chose this image because I love the winged horses and cherubs that seem to support the balcony.

Siracusa was founded as a Greek colony; it was later taken over by Carthage and then by Rome. As you might imagine, Siracusa is packed with ancient ruins and artifacts, but it also contains several ornate Baroque buildings. Ortygia, in particular, is a great place to explore on foot. You can walk along the streets and see the ruins and churches without having to trudge up hills or climb too many stairs. The food is excellent, too - lots of swordfish, eggplant and amazingly ripe tomatoes.

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Martha Bakerjian, About.com's Guide to Italy Travel, has written a handy Syracuse Travel Guide that will help you plan your trip to Siracusa.