Siracusa - Latomia del Paradiso 
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The Latomia are ancient stone quarries which were worked from the sixth century B.C. onwards, and in the course of time were dug out over 20m/66ft down into the limestone.
The largest and best known of these quarries is the Latomia del Paradiso, which is reached by returning from the Greek Theater in Syracuse to the entrance to the archeological site and then going down to the left.
The largest and best known of these quarries is the Latomia del Paradiso, which is reached by returning from the Greek Theater in Syracuse to the entrance to the archeological site and then going down to the left.
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Must-see attractions nearby:
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The second gallery is the Cave of Ropes, Grotto dei Cordari, where rope-makers practiced their trade through the centuries; it is now closed off.
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