Von Platen

Von Platen is a motorhome stopover in Syracuse, Syracuse, Sicily. Von Platen is situated near the archaeological site Catacombe di Vigna Cassia, as well as near the church Chiesa di Santa Maria di Gesù.

Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights: Madonna delle Lacrime, Siracusa and Stadio Nicola De Simone.

Madonna delle Lacrime, Siracusa

Church

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The Basilica of the Madonna delle Lacrime, also called Madonnina delle Lacrime is a 20th-century Roman Catholic Marian shrine church in Syracuse in Sicily, Italy. Madonna delle Lacrime, Siracusa is situated 370 metres southwest of Von Platen.

Stadio Nicola De Simone

Stadium

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Stadio Nicola de Simone is a football stadium in Syracuse, Sicily. It is the home of Siracusa football team and has a capacity of 5,946 spectators. The stadium was built in 1930 and was inaugurated in 1932. Stadio Nicola De Simone is situated 380 metres southeast of Von Platen.

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 1½ km south of Von Platen.

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".