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

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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 1½ km southwest of Scarano Calzature.

Neapolis

Archaeological site

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Neapolis is an archaeological site, which is situated 1¼ km southwest of Scarano Calzature.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Santa Panagia and Ortygia.

Santa Panagia

Neighborhood

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Santa Panagia is a neighborhood.

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". Ortygia is situated 3 km south of Scarano Calzature.

Belvedere

Village

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Belvedere is a village, which is situated 7 km west of Scarano Calzature.

Scarano Calzature

Category: shop
Location: Syracuse, Syracuse, Sicily, Italy, Europe
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Latitude

37.08603° or 37° 5′ 10″ north

Longitude

15.28505° or 15° 17′ 6″ east

Open location code

8F9Q37PP+C2

OpenStreetMap ID

node 6274947118

OpenStreetMap feature

shop=shoes

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Notable Places Nearby

Highlights include Chiesa Cristiana dello Spirito Santo and Associazione culturale American Pie.

Nearby Places

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