Piazza del Precursore

Piazza del Precursore is a square in Syracuse, Syracuse, Sicily. Piazza del Precursore is situated near the church Ex chiesa di San Francesco di Paola, as well as near Chiesa di San Giovannello.

Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights: Cathedral of Syracuse and Chiesa di San Filippo Apostolo.

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 250 metres west of Piazza del Precursore.

Chiesa di San Filippo Apostolo

Church

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Chiesa di San Filippo Apostolo is a church.

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 630 metres northwest of Piazza del Precursore.

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".