Isola di Ortigia
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".Places of Interest
Highlights include City gate and Ear of Dionysius.
City gate
Archaeological site
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A city gate is a gate which is, or was, set within a city wall.
Ear of Dionysius
Cave
The Ear of Dionysius is a limestone cave carved out…
Cathedral of Syracuse
Church
The Cathedral of Syracuse, formally the Cattedrale…
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Santa Panagia.
Isola di Ortigia
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Latitude
37.0601° or 37° 3′ 37″ north
Longitude
15.2943° or 15° 17′ 39″ east
Open location code
8F9Q376V+3P
OpenStreetMap ID
OpenStreetMap feature
place=island
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In Other Languages
“Isola di Ortigia” goes by many names.
- Greek: “Ορτυγία”
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