Syracuse International Literary Prize, Year 2006, 8th edition, First prize

The Jury issued the following comment: “ With rare competence and ability, Laura Cassataro has supplied the city of Syracuse with a seriesof invaluable texts and guidebooks which illustrate its historical background. Behin this beautifully illustrated Guide is a wealth of history, full of reference and citations, which lead the visitor throught the Archeological Park, while explaining its origins and historical evolution at the same time...Written with aneasy, familiar style, the Guide to thr Archaeologica Park presents an innovative itinerary, not only throught places and throught time, but throught the emotions awoken by admiring the lovely landscape that only Syracuse can offer”