Architoys

Architoys is a gift shop in Syracuse, Syracuse, Sicily. Architoys is situated nearby to the art gallery Materiarte, as well as near the island Isola di Ortigia.

Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights include Cathedral of Syracuse and City gate.

Cathedral of Syracuse

Church

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The Cathedral of Syracuse, formally the Cattedrale metropolitana della Natività di Maria Santissima, is an ancient Catholic church in Syracuse, Sicily, the seat of the Catholic Archdiocese of Siracusa.

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 460 metres northwest of Architoys.

Fountain of Diana

Fountain

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Fountain of Diana is situated 140 metres northwest of Architoys.

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".