Siracusa
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.Places of Interest
Highlights include City gate and Ear of Dionysius.
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.
Ear of Dionysius
Cave
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The Ear of Dionysius is a limestone cave carved out of the Temenites hill in the city of Syracuse, on the island of Sicily in Italy. Its name, given by the painter Michelangelo da Caravaggio, comes from its similarity in shape to the human ear; it has also…
Greek Theatre of Syracuse
Theater building
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The Greek theatre of Syracuse lies on the south slopes of the Temenite hill, overlooking the modern city of Syracuse in southeastern Sicily, Italy. It was first built in the 5th century BC, rebuilt in the 3rd century BC and renovated again in the Roman period.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Ortygia and Belvedere.
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".
Belvedere
Village
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Belvedere is a village, which is situated 6 km west of Siracusa.
Siracusa
- Type: Locality with 121,000 residents
- Also known as: “089017”
- Location: Syracuse, Sicily, Italy, Europe
- View on OpenStreetMap
Latitude
37.0852° or 37° 5′ 7″ northLongitude
15.273° or 15° 16′ 23″ eastPopulation
121,000Elevation
65 metres (213 feet)Open location code
8F9Q37PF+35GeoNames ID
6542286
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In Other Languages
“Siracusa” goes by many names.
- Italian: “Comune di Siracusa”
- Italian: “Siracusa”
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