Gymnasium

Gymnasium is an archaeological site in Syracuse, Syracuse, Sicily. Gymnasium is situated nearby to the theater building Piccola Accademia Teatro Giovani, as well as near the square Piazzale della Stazione Centrale.

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Type: Archaeological site
Description: archaeological site in Syracuse, Italy
Also known as: “Piccolo Teatro Romano” and “So-called Roman Gymnasium at Syracuse”

Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights include Siracusa railway station and City gate.

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 170 metres north of Gymnasium.

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 1 km southeast of Gymnasium.

Foro Siracusano

Archaeological site

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Foro Siracusano is an archaeological site, which is situated 380 metres east of Gymnasium.

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".