The duomo was built on top of an ancient Temple to Athena. And not just on the site of the temple, either. It actually incorportated the Doric columns into the cathedral. It's kind of cool to see a church held up by 2,500 year old columns. (Michelle thinks it's cool)
The inside of the duomo was filled with your typical beautiful cathedral stuff. They're a dime a dozen in Europe.
And, thankfully, in Ortygia we found rubble. I love rubble. This used to be the Temple to Apollo. Now it's just old rocks. So it goes.
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I especially liked the ancient white floor fan in the beautiful old duomo. It adds just the right touch of antiquity and beauty.
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