Latomia Carratore

Latomia Carratore is a quarry in Syracuse, Syracuse, Sicily. Latomia Carratore is situated nearby to the health club Kiwy Club, as well as near the building Reimann’s Villa.

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, which is situated 250 metres south of Latomia Carratore.

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…

Greek Theatre of Syracuse

Theater building

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The Greek theatre of Syracuse lies on the south slopes of the Temenite hill, overlooking the modern city of Syracuse in southeastern Sicily, Italy. It was first built in the 5th century BC, rebuilt in the 3rd century BC and renovated again in the Roman period. Greek Theatre of Syracuse is situated 700 metres southwest of Latomia Carratore.

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". Ortygia is situated 2½ km southeast of Latomia Carratore.