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XVII edition – 2025
Arena Minerva
(Piazza Duomo)
Spacious and rectangular, it runs along the side of the cathedral, the heart and living room of the old town. The columns of the ancient temple of Athena, erected at the beginning of the 5th century BC, are visible in the wall. During the Festival, the square is transformed into a Film Arena equipped with the best projection facilities. It hosts the main sections of the Festival and meets with authors, actors, producers and the awards evening.
Teatro Massimo Hall
(Via del Teatro, 96100 Siracusa SR)
Entrance subject to availability
Located in the heart of Ortigia, the Teatro Massimo is an elegant 19th-century building inaugurated in 1897 and reopened to the public in 2016 after extensive restoration. With a seating capacity of approximately 500, it hosts seasons of contemporary drama and concerts, representing a lively cultural hub for the city.
Sala Vittorini
(Via Alagona 51/53, Syracuse, 96100)
Admission with reservation: +39 339 224 6732
A small independent cinema and cultural space located in Ortigia, it hosts screenings, short films, classic films, and festival-related events. Sala Vittorini is characterized by an intimate atmosphere and a select program, including short films, documentaries, restored classics, and arthouse films, often accompanied by meetings, discussions, or industry presentations.
Ortea Palace Hotel
(Via Nazario Sauro, S.N, 96100 SR)
The Ortea Palace Hotel is a magnificent 1920s building, known as the “Palazzo delle Poste,” in the historic center of Syracuse, on the splendid Porto Piccolo on the island of Ortigia, just steps from the city’s most important monuments, restaurants, and shops.
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Green mobility circuit of the city of Syracuse to reach the island of Ortigia.