Castello Maniace

The Castello Maniace is a citadel and castle in Syracuse, Sicily, southern Italy. It is situated at the far point of the Ortygia island promontory, where it was constructed between 1232 and 1240 by the Emperor Frederick II.

Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights include City gate and Cathedral of Syracuse.

City gate

Archaeological site

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A city gate is a gate which is, or was, set within a city wall. It is a type of fortified gateway. City gate is situated 1½ km northwest of Castello Maniace.

Cathedral of Syracuse

Church

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The Cathedral of Syracuse, formally the Cattedrale metropolitana della Natività di Maria Santissima, is an ancient Catholic church in Syracuse, Sicily, the seat of the Catholic Archdiocese of Siracusa. Cathedral of Syracuse is situated 1¼ km northwest of Castello Maniace.

Bellomo Palace Regional Gallery

Museum

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Bellomo Palace Regional Gallery is an art museum in Syracuse, Sicily. Bellomo Palace Regional Gallery is situated 1 km northwest of Castello Maniace.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Ortygia and Syracuse.

Ortygia

Quarter

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Ortygia is a small island which is the historical centre of the city of Syracuse, Sicily. The island, also known as the Città Vecchia, contains many historical landmarks. The name originates from the Ancient Greek órtyx, which means "quail".

Syracuse

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Syracuse is a city of 122,000 people on the eastern coast of Sicily. The city has a rich Greek and Roman history, culture, amphitheatres, and architecture.

Santa Panagia

Neighborhood

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Santa Panagia is a neighborhood, which is situated 6 km northwest of Castello Maniace.

Castello Maniace

Latitude

37.05° or 37° 3′ north

Longitude

15.3° or 15° 18′ east

Open location code

8F9Q28X2+X2

GeoNames ID

2524299

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In Other Languages

“Castello Maniace” goes by many names.

Russian: “Кастелло-Маниаче”

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