Largo Massimo Gurciullo

Largo Massimo Gurciullo is a square in Syracuse, Syracuse, Sicily. Largo Massimo Gurciullo is situated nearby to the lighthouse Faro Caderini, as well as near the sports venue Centro Cinofilo Aretuseo.

Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights include City gate and Temple of Olympian Zeus.

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 3 km northeast of Largo Massimo Gurciullo.

Temple of Olympian Zeus

Archaeological site

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Temple of Olympian Zeus is an archaeological site, which is situated 1½ km northwest of Largo Massimo Gurciullo.

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 2½ km northeast of Largo Massimo Gurciullo.

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". Ortygia is situated 3 km northeast of Largo Massimo Gurciullo.