Largo Empedocle

Largo Empedocle is a square in Syracuse, Syracuse, Sicily. Largo Empedocle is situated near the art gallery Fototeca Siracusana, as well as near the police station Guardia di Finanza.

Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights: City gate and Terme di Dafne.

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 760 metres southeast of Largo Empedocle.

Terme di Dafne

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Terme di Dafne is situated 270 metres east of Largo Empedocle.

Siracusa railway station

Railway station

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Siracusa is the main railway station of the Italian city of Syracuse, in Sicily. Like Palermo Centrale, Catania Centrale and Messina Centrale it is one of the most important stations in Sicily. Siracusa railway station is situated 510 metres west of Largo Empedocle.

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".