Foro Siracusano

Foro Siracusano is a square in Syracuse, Syracuse, Sicily. Foro Siracusano is situated nearby to the park Giardini Principessa Mafalda di Savoia, as well as near Caportigia Boutique Hotel.

Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights include Foro Siracusano and City gate.

Foro Siracusano

Archaeological site

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Foro Siracusano is an archaeological site.

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 680 metres southeast of Foro Siracusano.

Siracusa railway station

Railway station

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Siracusa is the main railway station of the Italian city of Syracuse, in Sicily. Like Palermo Centrale, Catania Centrale and Messina Centrale it is one of the most important stations in Sicily. Siracusa railway station is situated 470 metres northwest of Foro Siracusano.

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".