Grotta dei Cordari
Grotta dei Cordari is a cave in Syracuse, Syracuse, Sicily. Grotta dei Cordari is situated nearby to the cave Ear of Dionysius, as well as near Latomia del Paradiso.| Tap on a place to explore it |
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- Type: Cave
- Description: grotto in Syracuse, Italy
- Also known as: “Grotta dei cordari”
- Wheelchair access: yes
Places of Interest Nearby
Highlights include Ear of Dionysius and Greek Theatre of Syracuse.
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.
Greek Theatre of Syracuse
Theater building
Photo: Wikimedia, CC BY-SA 3.0.
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.
Neapolis
Archaeological site
Photo: Codas, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Neapolis is an archaeological site, which is situated 160 metres southeast of Grotta dei Cordari.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Santa Panagia and Ortygia.
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".
Belvedere
Village
Photo: Codas2, CC BY 2.5 it.
Belvedere is a village, which is situated 6 km west of Grotta dei Cordari.
Grotta dei Cordari
- Categories: grotto, tourism, tourist attraction, and landform
- Location: Syracuse, Syracuse, Sicily, Italy, Europe
- View on OpenStreetMap
Latitude
37.07655° or 37° 4′ 36″ northLongitude
15.27579° or 15° 16′ 33″ eastOpen location code
8F9Q37GG+J8OpenStreetMap ID
node 3608173851OpenStreetMap feature
natural=cave_entranceOpenStreetMap feature
tourism=attractionOpenStreetMap attribute
wheelchair=yesWikidata ID
Q68323604
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In Other Languages
“Grotta dei Cordari” goes by many names.
- Italian: “Grotta dei cordari”
- Italian: “Grotta dei Cordari”
Notable Places Nearby
Highlights include Latomia del Paradiso and Grotta del Salnitro.
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