Syrakousai
Syrakousai is an archaeological site in Syracuse, Syracuse, Sicily. Syrakousai is situated nearby to the cave Ear of Dionysius, as well as near the theater building Greek Theatre of Syracuse.| Tap on a place to explore it |
Places of Interest Nearby
Highlights include Ear of Dionysius and Greek Theatre of Syracuse.
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.
Neapolis
Archaeological site
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Neapolis is an archaeological site, which is situated 170 metres southeast of Syrakousai.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Santa Panagia and Ortygia.
Ortygia
Quarter
Photo: Codas, CC BY-SA 4.0.
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 Syrakousai.
Syrakousai
- Type: Archaeological site
- Categories: tourist attraction and tourism
- Location: Syracuse, Syracuse, Sicily, Italy, Europe
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Latitude
37.07637° or 37° 4′ 35″ northLongitude
15.27558° or 15° 16′ 32″ eastElevation
34 metres (112 feet)Open location code
8F9Q37GG+G6GeoNames ID
9485498
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