Fontana di Artemide

Fontana di Artemide is a monument in Syracuse, Syracuse, Sicily. Fontana di Artemide is situated nearby to Fountain of Diana, as well as near the quarter Ortygia.

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Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights include Fountain of Diana and City gate.

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 320 metres northwest of Fontana di Artemide.

The Cathedral of Syracuse, formally the Cattedrale metropolitana della Natività di Maria Santissima, is an ancient Catholic church in Syracuse, Sicily, the seat of the Catholic Archdiocese of Siracusa. Cathedral of Syracuse is situated 190 metres south of Fontana di Artemide.

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".