Ex macello

Ex macello is a ruins in Syracuse, Syracuse, Sicily. Ex macello is situated nearby to the shipyard Cantiere Navale Siracusa, as well as near the square Largo Efisio Giuseppe Picone.

Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights include Gymnasium and City gate.

Gymnasium

Archaeological site

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Gymnasium is an archaeological site, which is situated 170 metres northwest of Ex macello.

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 east of Ex macello.

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 330 metres north of Ex macello.

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".