Circolo degli Amici

Places of Interest Nearby

Ear of Dionysius

Cave

Photo: Andrew Malone, CC BY 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; it has also…

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. Greek Theatre of Syracuse is situated 2 km south of Circolo degli Amici.

Neapolis

Archaeological site

Photo: Codas, CC BY-SA 4.0.

Neapolis is an archaeological site, which is situated 2 km south of Circolo degli Amici.

Places in the Area

Santa Panagia

Neighborhood

Photo: fotovideomike, CC BY-SA 2.0.

Santa Panagia is a neighborhood.

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.

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 4 km southeast of Circolo degli Amici.

Circolo degli Amici

Satellite Map

Places with the Same Name

Notable Places Nearby

Nearby Places

Curious Community Centers to Discover

• Deutsch
• Español
• Français
• Português