Syracuse cemetery

Syracuse cemetery is a cemetery in Syracuse, Syracuse, Sicily. Syracuse cemetery is situated nearby to the quarry latomia, as well as near Syracuse War Cemetery.

Type: Cemetery
Denomination: Roman Catholic
Description: cemetery in Syracuse, Italy
Also known as: “Cemetery of Syracuse” and “Cimitero di Siracusa”

Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights include Ear of Dionysius and Greek Theatre of Syracuse.

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…

Greek Theatre of Syracuse

Theater building

Photo: Wikimedia, CC BY-SA 3.0.

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 1 km east of Syracuse cemetery.

Syracuse War Cemetery

Cemetery

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Syracuse War Cemetery is a Commonwealth War Graves Commission burial ground for the dead of World War II located near Syracuse on the island of Sicily. Syracuse War Cemetery is situated 460 metres west of Syracuse cemetery.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Santa Panagia and Ortygia.

Santa Panagia

Neighborhood

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Santa Panagia is a neighborhood, which is situated 2½ km north of Syracuse cemetery.

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". Ortygia is situated 3 km southeast of Syracuse cemetery.