Villa Cristina

Villa Cristina is a hotel in Syracuse, Syracuse, Sicily. Villa Cristina is situated nearby to the quarter Ortygia, as well as near the village Belvedere.

Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights include Temple of Olympian Zeus and Ciane Spring.

Temple of Olympian Zeus

Archaeological site

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Temple of Olympian Zeus is an archaeological site, which is situated 1½ km east of Villa Cristina.

Ciane Spring

Pond

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Ciane Spring is a pond, which is situated 1½ km south of Villa Cristina.

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. Greek Theatre of Syracuse is situated 4 km northeast of Villa Cristina.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Ortygia and Belvedere.

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". Ortygia is situated 5 km east of Villa Cristina.