Necropoli Grotticelle

Necropoli Grotticelle is an archaeological site in Syracuse, Syracuse, Sicily. Necropoli Grotticelle is situated nearby to the cave Tomba di Archimede, as well as near Latomia Santa Venera.

Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights include Tomba di Archimede and Ear of Dionysius.

Tomba di Archimede

Cave

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Tomba di Archimede is a cave.

The Ear of Dionysius is a limestone cave carved out of the Temenites hill in the city of Syracuse, on the island of Sicily in Italy. Its name, given by the painter Michelangelo da Caravaggio, comes from its similarity in shape to the human ear; it has also…

Neapolis

Archaeological site

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Neapolis is an archaeological site, which is situated 410 metres southwest of Necropoli Grotticelle.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Santa Panagia and Ortygia.

Santa Panagia

Neighborhood

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Santa Panagia is a neighborhood.

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".