Ex convento di Sant’Agostino

Ex convento di Sant’Agostino is a building in Syracuse, Syracuse, Sicily. Ex convento di Sant’Agostino is situated nearby to Papyrus Museum (Syracuse), as well as near the square Belvedere San Giacomo.

Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights include Papyrus Museum (Syracuse) and City gate.

Papyrus Museum (Syracuse)

Museum

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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 670 metres northwest of Ex convento di Sant’Agostino.

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 390 metres west of Ex convento di Sant’Agostino.

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".