Centro anziani Ortigia

Centro anziani Ortigia is a community center in Syracuse, Syracuse, Sicily. Centro anziani Ortigia is situated nearby to the dive center Ortigia Diving, as well as near the square Riva della Posta.

Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights include City gate and Temple of Apollo.

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 190 metres south of Centro anziani Ortigia.

Temple of Apollo

Archaeological site

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The Temple of Apollo is one of the most important ancient Greek monuments of Magna Graecia on Ortygia, in front of the Piazza Pancali in Syracuse, Sicily, Italy. Temple of Apollo is situated 140 metres southeast of Centro anziani Ortigia.

San Paolo Apostolo, Siracusa

Church

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San Paolo Apostolo is a baroque-style, Roman Catholic parish church located on via dell'Apollonion on the island of Ortigia, in the historic city center of Siracusa in Sicily, Italy. San Paolo Apostolo, Siracusa is situated 190 metres southeast of Centro anziani 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".