Syracuse, Ancient Greek city in Sicily, Italy.
The coastal settlement extends across Ortygia island and mainland areas, featuring limestone buildings, narrow streets, and Mediterranean waters.
Founded in 734 BCE by Corinthian settlers, Syracuse grew into the largest city of Magna Graecia, surpassing Athens during its peak period.
The Duomo incorporates Doric columns from the Temple of Athena, demonstrating the transformation from Greek religious structures to Christian architecture.
The archaeological park contains the Greek Theater, Roman Amphitheater, and stone quarries, with guided tours available from March through October.
The Ear of Dionysius, a 23-meter-high limestone cave shaped like a human ear, produces acoustic effects that amplify sounds up to 16 times.
Location: Free Municipal Consortium of Syracuse
Inception: 733 BCE
Capital city: Siracusa
Elevation above the sea: 17 m
Part of: Syracuse and the Rocky Necropolis of Pantalica, Free Municipal Consortium of Syracuse
Shares border with: Avola, Melilli, Noto, Priolo Gargallo, Solarino, Canicattini Bagni, Floridia, Palazzolo Acreide
Address: 96100 Syracuse, Free municipal consortium of Syracuse, Italy 96100 Syracuse
Website: http://comune.siracusa.it
GPS coordinates: 37.06461,15.29072
Latest update: May 27, 2025 20:46
Ortygia
567 m
Ear of Dionysius
1.8 km
Cathedral of Syracuse
630 m
Greek Theatre of Syracuse
1.9 km
Fountain of Arethusa
837 m
Castello Maniace
1.3 km
Madonna delle Lacrime Sanctuary
1.2 km
Neapolis
1.6 km
Cavagrande del Cassibile Nature Reserve
15.6 km
Temple of Apollo
223 m
Roman amphitheatre of Syracuse
2 km
Santa Lucia al Sepolcro sanctuary
922 m
Museo archeologico regionale Paolo Orsi
1.3 km
Plemmirio
3.1 km
Castello Eurialo
6.7 km
Diana fountain
484 m
Santa Lucia alla Badia
631 m
Latomia dei Cappuccini
1.7 km
Temple of Athena
618 m
Catacombs in Syracuse
1.4 km
Venus Landolina
1.4 km
Spiaggia Fontane Bianche
13.4 km
Altar of Hieron
1.6 km
San Giovanni Evangelista
1.5 km
Riserva naturale Fiume Ciane e Saline di Siracusa
3.7 km
Aretusa Park
7.1 km
Palazzo Bellomo Museum
855 m
Palazzo Borgia Impellizzeri
689 mReviews
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