Villetta Aretusa

Villetta Aretusa is a park in Syracuse, Sicily. Villetta Aretusa is situated nearby to the beach Spiaggetta di Aretusa, as well as near the pier Molo Guardia Costiera.

Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights include Cathedral of Syracuse and Palazzo Borgia Impellizzeri.

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 210 metres northeast of Villetta Aretusa.

Palazzo Borgia Impellizzeri

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Bellomo Palace Regional Gallery

Museum

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Bellomo Palace Regional Gallery is an art museum in Syracuse, Sicily. Bellomo Palace Regional Gallery is situated 180 metres east of Villetta Aretusa.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Ortygia and Syracuse.

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".

Syracuse

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Syracuse is a city of 122,000 people on the eastern coast of Sicily. The city has a rich Greek and Roman history, culture, amphitheatres, and architecture.