diocese of Siracusa

diocese of Siracusa is a religious locality in Syracuse, Syracuse, Sicily. diocese of Siracusa is situated nearby to the quarter Ortygia, as well as near Santa Lucia.

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Places of Interest

Highlights include Cathedral of Syracuse and City gate.

Cathedral of Syracuse

Church

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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.

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.

Alagonian Library

Library

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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".