Ipogeo, Underground tunnel network beneath Piazza Duomo in Syracuse, Italy.
The Ipogeo consists of interconnected passages and ancient quarries accessed through an entrance near the Archbishop's Palace gardens in Syracuse.
Originally established in 1629, the tunnels served as an air-raid shelter during World War II, protecting thousands of residents from bombing campaigns.
The underground complex incorporates elements of Greek and Roman architecture, displaying the construction techniques and engineering methods of different historical periods.
Visitors can access the Ipogeo on Saturdays between 8:30 AM and 1:30 PM through guided tours that explain its military and civilian functions.
The tunnel system connects to large water cisterns that supplied the entire Ortigia district, demonstrating advanced water management systems of past centuries.
Location: Syracuse
Opening Hours: Sábado 08:30-13:30
GPS coordinates: 37.05922,15.29317
Latest update: March 11, 2025 00:51
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