Pescheria Fontana

Pescheria Fontana is a seafood market in Syracuse, Syracuse, Sicily. Pescheria Fontana is situated nearby to the health club Urban Fitness, as well as near the square Largo Dicone.

Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights include Ear of Dionysius and Stadio Nicola De Simone.

Ear of Dionysius

Cave

Photo: Andrew Malone, CC BY 2.0.

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…

Stadio Nicola De Simone

Stadium

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Stadio Nicola de Simone is a football stadium in Syracuse, Sicily. It is the home of Siracusa football team and has a capacity of 5,946 spectators. The stadium was built in 1930 and was inaugurated in 1932. Stadio Nicola De Simone is situated 1 km south of Pescheria Fontana.

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 Pescheria Fontana.

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 2½ km south of Pescheria Fontana.