Riva Porto Lachio

Riva Porto Lachio is a square in Syracuse, Syracuse, Sicily. Riva Porto Lachio is situated nearby to Arsenale greco, as well as near Terme di Dafne.

Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights include City gate and Terme di Dafne.

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 600 metres south of Riva Porto Lachio.

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 590 metres southeast of Riva Porto Lachio.

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".