Santa Maria dei Miracoli

Santa Maria dei Miracoli is a Roman Catholic church located on via dei Miracoli and via dei Cordari, on the island of Ortigia, in the historic city center of Syracuse in Sicily, Italy.

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Type: Church
Denomination: Roman Catholic
Description: building in Syracuse, Italy
Also known as: “Chiesa di Santa Maria dei Miracoli” and “Santa Maria dei Miracoli, Syracuse”

Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights: City gate and Temple of Apollo.

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 170 metres north of Santa Maria dei Miracoli.

Temple of Apollo

Archaeological site

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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 230 metres northeast of Santa Maria dei Miracoli.

Museo del mare

Museum

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Museo del mare is a museum, which is situated 110 metres south of Santa Maria dei Miracoli.

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".