Syracuse. Syracuse was the capital of Sicily, situated on the eastern side of the island,

72 miles S. by E. of Messina, and about

112 of Palermo. In its ancient state of splendour it was

Acts 28:22 But we desire to hear of you what you think: for as concerning this sect, we know that every where it is spoken against.

? in extent, according to Strabo; and such was its opulence, that when the Romans took it, they found more riches than they did at Carthage.