Casa di riposo Papa Francesco

Casa di riposo Papa Francesco is a social service facility in Syracuse, Syracuse, Sicily. Casa di riposo Papa Francesco is situated nearby to the square Largo Giovan Battista Bozzanca, as well as near the health club Warriors.

Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights include Ear of Dionysius and Greek Theatre of Syracuse.

Ear of Dionysius

Cave

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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…

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 1½ km southwest of Casa di riposo Papa Francesco.

Neapolis

Archaeological site

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Neapolis is an archaeological site, which is situated 1¼ km southwest of Casa di riposo Papa Francesco.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Santa Panagia and Ortygia.

Santa Panagia

Neighborhood

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Santa Panagia is a neighborhood.

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 2½ km south of Casa di riposo Papa Francesco.