Ex convento dei Minimi

Ex convento dei Minimi is a building in Syracuse, Syracuse, Sicily. Ex convento dei Minimi is situated nearby to the church Ex chiesa di San Francesco di Paola, as well as near the tourism office Pro Loco Siracusa.

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. Cathedral of Syracuse is situated 200 metres west of Ex convento dei Minimi.

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 590 metres northwest of Ex convento dei Minimi.

Teatro Comunale

Theater building

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Teatro Comunale is a theater building, which is situated 120 metres southwest of Ex convento dei Minimi.

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".