Siracusa

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

Places of Interest

Highlights: City gate and Ear of Dionysius.

Archaeological site
Photo: CrniBombarder!!!, Public domain.
A is a gate which is, or was, set within a city wall.

Cave
The is a limestone cave carved out…

Theater building
The lies on the south slopes…

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Ortygia and Belvedere.

Quarter
is a small which is the historical centre of the city of , .

Village
is a village, which is situated 6 km west of Siracusa.

Siracusa

Latitude
37.0852° or 37° 5′ 7″ north
Longitude
15.273° or 15° 16′ 23″ east
Population
121,000
Elevation
65 metres (213 feet)
Open location code
8F9Q37PF+35
Geo­Names ID
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In Other Languages

“Siracusa” goes by many names.
  • Italian: “Comune di Siracusa”
  • Italian: “Siracusa”

Places with the Same Name

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Localities in the Area

Places to explore: Scala Greca and Santa Panagia.

Notable Places Nearby

Highlights: Syracuse, Greek Bath and Grotticelle Necropolis.

Syracuse: Must-Visit Destinations

Worth a closer look: Syracuse and Noto.

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