The ancient city of Siracusa is a fascinating place, rich in history and culture. Below is a list of links containing information both practical and informative. Whatever your reasons for visiting this city, the Hotel Mercure is adapt at providing you with everything you need along with a high standard of professional courtesy.

• Italyheaven - a wealth of information for tourists to this fantastic city.
• Official site of the Italian Tourist Board (in English).
• Lonely Planet – Guide to Italy.
• Ferry services to, from and around Sicily.
• Italian Railways Official Site (In English).
• Catania International Airport - information desk.
• Mount Etna – Official Website about Europe’s biggest active volcano.

Here are some other hotels in Rome, Florence, Milan and Venice that you may like to take a look at if you’re planning a tour

• www.romehotelsdirect.com – Rome Hotels Direct – Rome Hotel Portal featuring a great range of hotels of every class and linking to the hotels’ own sites, meaning you can’t fail to get the best deal possible.
• www.alimandivaticanohotel.com – Hotel Alimandi Vaticano, part of the Alimandi chain of high quality 4 star hotels and guest houses in the area around the Vatican City.
• www.hotelartrome.com – Hotel Art by the Spanish Steps, concept hotel in the heart of Rome offering high quality 4 star service and stunning design.
• www.florencehotelsdirect.com – Florence Hotels Direct – Florence Hotel Portal featuring a great range of hotels of every class and linking to the hotels’ own sites, meaning you can’t fail to get the best deal possible.
• www.hotelathenaeumflorence.com – Hotel Athenaeum, Very stylish 4 star hotel in the historical centre of Florence.
• www.hotelcrocedimaltaflorence.com – Hotel Croce di Malta, Modern and tasteful Florence 4 star with award-winning restaurant and extensive bar and lounge areas.
• www.milanhotelsdirect.com – Milan Hotels Direct – Milan Hotel Portal featuring a great range of hotels of every class and linking to the hotels’ own sites, meaning you can’t fail to get the best deal possible.
• www.grandhotelpuccini.com – Grand Hotel Puccini, 4 star hotel in the city of Milan on Corso Buenos Aires, right by the ‘Golden Triangle’ shoppers’ paradise.
• www.antareshotels.com – Antares Hotel Group – Well known Milanese Hotel Group with 3 top quality 4 star hotels in the city.
• www.venicehotelsdirect.com – Venice Hotels Direct – Venice Hotel Portal featuring a great range of hotels of every class and linking to the hotels’ own sites, meaning you can’t fail to get the best deal possible.
• www.hoteldanielivenice.com – Hotel Danieli Venice, one of the most famous 5 star hotels in all of Italy.
• www.hotelalcodega.com – Hotel al Codega, top quality brand new 4 star hotel in the centre of Venice near Ponte Rialto.