Ponte di Pietra

Ponte di Pietra is a bridge in Syracuse, Syracuse, Sicily. Ponte di Pietra is situated nearby to the archaeological site Temple of Olympian Zeus, as well as near the sports venue Circolo Tennis Farina.

Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights include Temple of Olympian Zeus and City gate.

Temple of Olympian Zeus

Archaeological site

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Temple of Olympian Zeus is an archaeological site, which is situated 650 metres southeast of Ponte di Pietra.

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 4 km east of Ponte di Pietra.

Ear of Dionysius

Cave

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The Ear of Dionysius is a limestone cave carved out of the Temenites hill in the city of Syracuse, on the island of Sicily in Italy. Its name, given by the painter Michelangelo da Caravaggio, comes from its similarity in shape to the human ear; it has also… Ear of Dionysius is situated 3½ km northeast of Ponte di Pietra.

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 4 km east of Ponte di Pietra.