Acradina

Acradina is a quarter in Syracuse, Syracuse, Sicily. Acradina is situated near the quarter Grottasanta, as well as near Neapolis.

Places of Interest

Highlights: Ear of Dionysius and Greek Theatre of Syracuse.

Ear of Dionysius

Cave

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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

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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.

Neapolis

Archaeological site

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Neapolis is an archaeological site.

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 Acradina.