a town of Sicily, capital of a province of the same name, stands on a hill near the left bank of the River Noto, not far from its mouth, and 14 miles S.W. of Syracuse. It is well built, and has regular streets and spacious squares. There are several churches and convents; a college; a museum, with a large collection of Greek, Roman, and Moorish coins; council-house; hospital, &c. Some trade is carried on in corn, wine, and oil. About 4 miles to the N.W. are the remains of the ancient Neum, consisting principally of an amphitheatre and a gymnasium. Pop. 11,065.