Agriturismo Villa Dei Papiri

Agriturismo Villa Dei Papiri is a hotel in Syracuse, Syracuse, Sicily. Agriturismo Villa Dei Papiri is situated nearby to the cave Ear of Dionysius, as well as near the quarter Ortygia.

Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights include Temple of Olympian Zeus and Ear of Dionysius.

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 Agriturismo Villa Dei Papiri.

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… Ear of Dionysius is situated 3½ km northeast of Agriturismo Villa Dei Papiri.

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 3½ km northeast of Agriturismo Villa Dei Papiri.

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". Ortygia is situated 4½ km east of Agriturismo Villa Dei Papiri.