Scoglio a Pizzo

Scoglio a Pizzo is an islet in Syracuse, Syracuse, Sicily. Scoglio a Pizzo is situated nearby to Lo Zen (scuba), as well as near the archaeological site Catacomba Belloni.

Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights include City gate and Stadio Nicola De Simone.

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 1 km southwest of Scoglio a Pizzo.

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 650 metres west of Scoglio a Pizzo.

Temple of Apollo

Archaeological site

Photo: wm archiv, CC BY 2.0.

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 1 km southwest of Scoglio a Pizzo.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Ortygia and Santa Panagia.

Ortygia

Quarter

Photo: Codas, CC BY-SA 4.0.

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".