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The Sanctuario Madonna della Lacrime is famous for the porcelain likeness of the Virgin which has shed tears on numerous occasions. The raw concrete structure is massive and sports a lower-level crypt which itself sits above ancient graves that extend to an abandoned archeological dig in the adjacent property.

It turned out that Salvo Giardina had been involved in repairing the structure's electrical lines after certain tectonic damages, requiring a temporary elevator which still didn't reach the 7th circle of the tower .

Exploring the seaside town of Syracuse was next. A quick dive into the history books shows the position of trade eminence and wealth this city has enjoyed since antiquity. And yes, Syracuse NY is named after this Syracuse.

This restaurant directly behind the teatro under restoration shows the robust internal construction of these old buildings which have weathered not only various invaders but the onset of electricity, cars and cell phones. Accordingly, a lot of buildings show external arteries of electrical lines tacked to the outside walls since there are no in-wall provisions. I joked to Salvo that the state of electricity was "catastrophe" and he merely grinned suggestively. The narrow streets never were intended for modern traffic either and lest this account devolve, let's not even begin to mention traffic and the - er, creative habits of its participants.