Grotta Pillirina
Grotta Pillirina is a cave in Sicily, Italy. Grotta Pillirina is situated nearby to the ruins Casa Mallia, as well as near the quarter Ortygia.| Tap on a place to explore it |
Places of Interest Nearby
Highlights include Capo Murro di Porco Lighthouse.
Capo Murro di Porco Lighthouse
Lighthouse
Photo: Alexcat, CC BY-SA 3.0.
Capo Murro di Porco Lighthouse is an active lighthouse located at the end of the Maddalena Peninsula on the south eastern tip of Sicily in the Area marina protetta Plemmirio, municipality of Siracusa on the Ionian Sea. Capo Murro di Porco Lighthouse is situated 2½ km southeast of Grotta Pillirina.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Ortygia and Syracuse.
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". Ortygia is situated 5 km northwest of Grotta Pillirina.
Syracuse
Photo: Salvo Cannizzaro, CC BY-SA 3.0.
Syracuse is a city of 122,000 people on the eastern coast of Sicily. The city has a rich Greek and Roman history, culture, amphitheatres, and architecture.
Ognina
Village
Photo: Codas, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Ognina is a village, which is situated 7 km southwest of Grotta Pillirina.
Grotta Pillirina
- Type: Cave
- Also known as: “Grotta del Pellegrino”
- Categories: tourism, tourist attraction, and landform
- Location: Sicily, Italy, Europe
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Latitude
37.02182° or 37° 1′ 19″ northLongitude
15.3174° or 15° 19′ 3″ eastOpen location code
8F9Q28C8+PXOpenStreetMap ID
node 4258771775OpenStreetMap feature
natural=cave_entranceOpenStreetMap feature
tourism=attraction
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Notable Places Nearby
Highlights include Casa Mallia and Hügelgrab.
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