Circolo velico Ortigia

Circolo velico Ortigia is a sports venue in Syracuse, Syracuse, Sicily. Circolo velico Ortigia is situated nearby to the sports venue Circolo nautico Vento in Poppa, as well as near Siracusa Boat Club.

Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights include City gate and Temple of Olympian Zeus.

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 2 km east of Circolo velico Ortigia.

Temple of Olympian Zeus

Archaeological site

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Temple of Olympian Zeus is an archaeological site, which is situated 1½ km southwest of Circolo velico Ortigia.

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 1½ km northeast of Circolo velico Ortigia.

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".