Delegazione di quartiere Acradina

Delegazione di quartiere Acradina is a government office in Syracuse, Syracuse, Sicily. Delegazione di quartiere Acradina is situated nearby to the community center Centro anziani Acradina, as well as near the church Chiesa di San Metodio.

Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights include City gate and Ear of Dionysius.

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 3½ km south of Delegazione di quartiere Acradina.

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. Greek Theatre of Syracuse is situated 2½ km south of Delegazione di quartiere Acradina.

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 4 km south of Delegazione di quartiere Acradina.