Foro Siracusano

Foro Siracusano is an archaeological site in Syracuse, Syracuse, Sicily. Foro Siracusano is situated nearby to the park Giardini Principessa Mafalda di Savoia, as well as near the square Piazzetta Giuseppe Ferro.

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Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights include City gate and Siracusa railway station.

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 730 metres southeast of Foro Siracusano.

Siracusa railway station

Railway station

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Siracusa is the main railway station of the Italian city of Syracuse, in Sicily. Like Palermo Centrale, Catania Centrale and Messina Centrale it is one of the most important stations in Sicily. Siracusa railway station is situated 420 metres northwest of Foro Siracusano.

Gymnasium

Archaeological site

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Gymnasium is an archaeological site, which is situated 380 metres west of Foro Siracusano.

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".