Grotta del Ciclope

Grotta del Ciclope is a cave in Syracuse, Syracuse, Sicily. Grotta del Ciclope is situated nearby to the square Piazza Cappuccini, as well as near Monument to the Italians Fallen in Africa, Siracusa.

Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights include Scoglio del Carabiniere and Monument to the Italians Fallen in Africa, Siracusa.

Scoglio del Carabiniere

Islet

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Scoglio del Carabiniere is an islet, which is situated 190 metres northeast of Grotta del Ciclope.

Monument to the Italians Fallen in Africa, Siracusa

Monument

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The Monument to the Fallen Italians in Africa is a Fascist era monument, dedicated to the Italians who died during the Ethiopian War, and assembled only in the 1960s on the seashore in Siracusa, region of Sicily, Italy. Monument to the Italians Fallen in Africa, Siracusa is situated 110 metres northeast of Grotta del Ciclope.

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 1½ km south of Grotta del Ciclope.

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".