Arco augusteo
Arco augusteo is an archaeological site in Syracuse, Syracuse, Sicily. Arco augusteo is situated nearby to the square Largo Gaetano Lo Magro, as well as near the garden Giardino Mario Francese.| Tap on a place to explore it |
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- Type: Archaeological site
- Description: archaeological site in Syracuse, Italy
- Also known as: “Arco Augusteo di Siracusa”
Places of Interest Nearby
Highlights include Neapolis and Altar of Hieron.
Neapolis
Archaeological site
Photo: Codas, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Neapolis is an archaeological site, which is situated 340 metres northwest of Arco augusteo.
Altar of Hieron
Photo: Urban, CC BY-SA 3.0.
The Altar of Hieron or the Great Altar of Syracuse is a monumental grand altar in the ancient quarter of Neapolis in Syracuse, Sicily. It was built in the Hellenistic period in Magna Graecia by King Hiero II and is the largest altar known from antiquity. Altar of Hieron is situated 260 metres west of Arco augusteo.
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.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Ortygia and Santa Panagia.
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".
Santa Panagia
Neighborhood
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Santa Panagia is a neighborhood, which is situated 2½ km north of Arco augusteo.
Belvedere
Village
Photo: Codas2, CC BY 2.5 it.
Belvedere is a village, which is situated 7 km west of Arco augusteo.
Arco augusteo
- Categories: historic site, tourist attraction, and tourism
- Location: Syracuse, Syracuse, Sicily, Italy, Europe
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Latitude
37.07366° or 37° 4′ 25″ northLongitude
15.28007° or 15° 16′ 48″ eastOpen location code
8F9Q37FJ+F2OpenStreetMap ID
node 11340494546OpenStreetMap feature
historic=archaeological_siteWikidata ID
Q3621757
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In Other Languages
From Dutch to Italian—“Arco augusteo” goes by many names.
- Dutch: “Arco augusteo di Siracusa”
- Italian: “Arco augusteo di Siracusa”
Notable Places Nearby
Highlights include Largo Gaetano Lo Magro and Giardino Mario Francese.
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