Santuario di Demetra e Kore

Santuario di Demetra e Kore is an archaeological site in Syracuse, Syracuse, Sicily. Santuario di Demetra e Kore is situated nearby to the square Piazza della Vittoria, as well as near Largo Polizzello.

Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights include Madonna delle Lacrime, Siracusa and City gate.

Madonna delle Lacrime, Siracusa

Church

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The Basilica of the Madonna delle Lacrime, also called Madonnina delle Lacrime is a 20th-century Roman Catholic Marian shrine church in Syracuse in Sicily, Italy. Madonna delle Lacrime, Siracusa is situated 160 metres north of Santuario di Demetra e Kore.

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 1¼ km southeast of Santuario di Demetra e Kore.

Stadio Nicola De Simone

Stadium

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Stadio Nicola de Simone is a football stadium in Syracuse, Sicily. It is the home of Siracusa football team and has a capacity of 5,946 spectators. The stadium was built in 1930 and was inaugurated in 1932. Stadio Nicola De Simone is situated 500 metres east of Santuario di Demetra e Kore.

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".