Ponte Santa Lucia

Ponte Santa Lucia is a bridge in Syracuse, Syracuse, Sicily. Ponte Santa Lucia is situated nearby to the pier Rivellino, as well as near the bridge Ponte Umbertino.

Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights include 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.

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 200 metres east of Ponte Santa Lucia.

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 580 metres southeast of Ponte Santa Lucia.

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".