Spiaggetta di Aretusa

Spiaggetta di Aretusa is a beach in Syracuse, Sicily. Spiaggetta di Aretusa is situated nearby to the park Villetta Aretusa, as well as near the pier Molo Guardia Costiera.

Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights include Cathedral of Syracuse and Palazzo Borgia Impellizzeri.

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 240 metres northeast of Spiaggetta di Aretusa.

Palazzo Borgia Impellizzeri

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Palazzo Borgia Impellizzeri is situated 100 metres northeast of Spiaggetta di Aretusa.

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 640 metres north of Spiaggetta di Aretusa.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Ortygia and Syracuse.

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".

Syracuse

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Syracuse is a city of 122,000 people on the eastern coast of Sicily. The city has a rich Greek and Roman history, culture, amphitheatres, and architecture.