Basilica di San Pietro ad Baias

Basilica di San Pietro ad Baias is an archaeological site in Syracuse, Syracuse, Sicily. Basilica di San Pietro ad Baias is situated nearby to the ruins Villa Bonanno - Schinkel - Tremilia, as well as near the health club Fitness al Centro.

Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights include Euryalus fortress and Ear of Dionysius.

Euryalus fortress

The Euryalus Fortress located in the frazione of Belvedere, was the key point in the fortifications of the ancient Greek city of Syracuse, Magna Graecia. It is located on the highest point of the hill of Epipolae, around 7 km northwest of Syracuse. Euryalus fortress is situated 2 km northwest of Basilica di San Pietro ad Baias.

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… Ear of Dionysius is situated 3 km east of Basilica di San Pietro ad Baias.

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 3 km east of Basilica di San Pietro ad Baias.