This was the original freshwater spring that made the island a desirable place for settlement when the Greeks arrived in the eighth century BC from Corinth.
The fountain is named after a mythological nymph Arethusa escaping god Alpheus who fell in love with her. She was turned into a fountain by Artemis.
Very romantic !!
Beautifully decorated , it captivates you with its flora and fauna.
Very nice view from this point and afterwards you can get lost in the many tight streets leading to Piazza Duomo.
Posto molto bello ed avvolto nella magia del mito
Posto spettacolare nell'isola spettacolare di Ortigia! Una piccola fonte bordo mare dove crescono i papiri! Ed una bellissima leggenda
Interesting but don't miss out on those old trees near by the fonte. They are more impressive!
Veramente cool
Fonte d'acqua dolce importantissima un tempo!! Aretusa e Alfeo..;)
Bella peccato che non è curata come si deve..
Un tramonto a dir poco meraviglioso
Lovely view from here!
meraviglioso il tramonto
La mia casa vacanze , solo 2 min a piedi!!!
Get a granita alla gelsi cherry And enjoy the view
Unico posto in Europa dove nasce il vero papiro