Tomba di Archimede
Tomba di Archimede is a cave in Syracuse, Syracuse, Sicily. Tomba di Archimede is situated nearby to the archaeological site Necropoli Grotticelle, as well as near Latomia Santa Venera.| Tap on a place to explore it |
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Places of Interest Nearby
Highlights include Ear of Dionysius and Neapolis.
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.
Neapolis
Archaeological site
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Neapolis is an archaeological site, which is situated 460 metres southwest of Tomba di Archimede.
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 610 metres southwest of Tomba di Archimede.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Santa Panagia and Ortygia.
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".
Belvedere
Village
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Belvedere is a village, which is situated 7 km west of Tomba di Archimede.
Tomba di Archimede
- Type: Cave
- Description: archaeological site in Syracuse, Italy
- Categories: archaeological site, tourism, tomb, tourist attraction, historic site, and landform
- Location: Syracuse, Syracuse, Sicily, Italy, Europe
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Latitude
37.07836° or 37° 4′ 42″ northLongitude
15.28121° or 15° 16′ 52″ eastOpen location code
8F9Q37HJ+8FOpenStreetMap ID
node 2992601953OpenStreetMap feature
historic=tombOpenStreetMap feature
natural=cave_entranceOpenStreetMap feature
tourism=attractionWikidata ID
Q21208579
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In Other Languages
From Chinese to Slovenian—“Tomba di Archimede” goes by many names.
- Chinese: “阿基米德墓”
- Italian: “presunta tomba di Archimede”
- Italian: “tomba di Archimede”
- Italian: “Tomba di Archimede”
- Slovenian: “Arhimedov grob”
Notable Places Nearby
Highlights include Necropoli Grotticelle and Latomia Santa Venera.
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