Palazzo Giaraca

Palazzo Giaraca is a building in Syracuse, Syracuse, Sicily. Palazzo Giaraca is situated nearby to the archaeological site City gate, as well as near the church Santa Maria dei Miracoli.

Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights include City gate and Temple of Apollo.

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 100 metres northeast of Palazzo Giaraca.

Temple of Apollo

Archaeological site

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The Temple of Apollo is one of the most important ancient Greek monuments of Magna Graecia on Ortygia, in front of the Piazza Pancali in Syracuse, Sicily, Italy. Temple of Apollo is situated 230 metres northeast of Palazzo Giaraca.

Santa Maria dei Miracoli

Church

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Santa Maria dei Miracoli is a Roman Catholic church located on via dei Miracoli and via dei Cordari, on the island of Ortigia, in the historic city center of Syracuse in Sicily, Italy. Santa Maria dei Miracoli is situated 160 metres southeast of Palazzo Giaraca.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Ortygia and Santa Panagia.

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".