Grotticelle Necropolis
Grotticelle Necropolis is a historical site in Syracuse, Syracuse, Sicily. Grotticelle Necropolis is situated nearby to the cave Tomba di Archimede, as well as near the archaeological site Neapolis.| Tap on a place to explore it |
Places of Interest Nearby
Highlights include Tomba di Archimede and Ear of Dionysius.
Ear of Dionysius
Cave
Photo: fpalazzi, CC BY-SA 2.0.
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…
Neapolis
Archaeological site
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Neapolis is an archaeological site, which is situated 430 metres southwest of Grotticelle Necropolis.
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 7 km west of Grotticelle Necropolis.
Grotticelle Necropolis
- Type: Historical site
- Categories: tourist attraction and tourism
- Location: Syracuse, Syracuse, Sicily, Italy, Europe
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Latitude
37.07859° or 37° 4′ 43″ northLongitude
15.28041° or 15° 16′ 50″ eastElevation
38 metres (125 feet)Open location code
8F9Q37HJ+C5GeoNames ID
10344496
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