Faro Caderini

Faro Caderini is a lighthouse in Syracuse, Syracuse, Sicily. Faro Caderini is situated nearby to the square Largo Massimo Gurciullo, as well as near Associazione Siracusana Sport Equestri.

Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights include City gate and Temple of Olympian Zeus.

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 2½ km northeast of Faro Caderini.

Temple of Olympian Zeus

Archaeological site

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Temple of Olympian Zeus is an archaeological site, which is situated 1½ km west of Faro Caderini.

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 2 km northeast of Faro Caderini.

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".