Syracuse, Italy Attractions
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Provincial capital
Communications
Coast roads SS 114 (Orientale Sicula, from Catania), SS 115 (Sud Occidentale Sicula, from Agrigento), beginning of the SS 124 (to Caltagirone). Rail links with Catania, Messina and Palermo. Ferries to Catania, Reggio di Calabria and Malta.
Festivals and events
Feast of St Lucia (first Sunday in May); International Music and Ballet Festival (summer); Classical Performances in the Greek Theater (June); Procession to Santa Lucia (13th December).
Location
Syracuse, capital of the province of the same name and the see of an archbishop, lies on the south coast of Sicily, partly on an island off the coast.
Communications
Coast roads SS 114 (Orientale Sicula, from Catania), SS 115 (Sud Occidentale Sicula, from Agrigento), beginning of the SS 124 (to Caltagirone). Rail links with Catania, Messina and Palermo. Ferries to Catania, Reggio di Calabria and Malta.
Festivals and events
Feast of St Lucia (first Sunday in May); International Music and Ballet Festival (summer); Classical Performances in the Greek Theater (June); Procession to Santa Lucia (13th December).
Location
Syracuse, capital of the province of the same name and the see of an archbishop, lies on the south coast of Sicily, partly on an island off the coast.
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Catacombs of San Giovanni
The Catacombs of San Giovanni contains thousands of tombs and an extensive network of underground roads. The Adelphia Sarcophagus was found here and dates to the 4th C.
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Greek Theater
Although built in 470 B.C., the present form of the Greek Theater comes from reconstruction in the first half of the 3rd Century B.C. It is one of the largest of its kind, capable of holding 15,000 spectators.
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Latomia del Paradiso
Latomia del Paradiso is the most famous of the 6th C B.C. stone quarries around Siracusa. One of the two large galleries, known as "The Ear of Dionysios" is open to the public.
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Siracusa - Dom Santa Maria delle Colonne
Dom Santa Maria delle Colonne displays a Baroque facade and Doric columns. It sits on Piazza Duomo, along with a number of other important buildings from the 17th and 18th C.
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Siracusa - Museo Nuovo Archeologico (Museo Archeologico Regionale Paolo Orsi)
The New Archaeological Museum in Syracuse is amongst the most significant in the city. The Museum exhibits artifacts from the Early Christian and Byzantine period to the Classical period.
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Cathedral
Syracuse's cathedral was built around the ancient Temple of Athena. The original columns were incorporated into the new structure, built in the 7th C.
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Ear of Dionysius
The Ear of Dionysius is one of the highlights at the Parco Archeologicao della Neapoli. This cave, carved out of the rock, is known for its incredible acoustics.
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Excavations
Excavations at Megara Iblea have revealed remains from various time periods, ranging from the 6th to 3rd C B.C.
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Fort of Euryelos
The Greek fortress of Euryelos was said to have been built in 20 days by 60,000 workers.
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Galleria Regionale (Museo Regionale d'Arte Medioevale e Moderna)
The Galleria Regionale, housed in the Palazzo Bellomo, contains sculptures, paintings, and antiques from a range of periods.
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Roman Amphitheater
The Roman Amphitheater was building in the 3rd C A.D. Today the structure is used as a venue for concerts.
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Santa Lucia
The 12th C basilica of Santa Lucia still retains the rose-window, an indication of the original Gothic structure. The interior was redone in a lovely Baroque style.
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Siracusa - Fonte Arethusa
Fonte Arethusa is the site of a pond which forms the basis of an old legend. Walkways surround the pond and offer nice views over the sea.
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Siracusa - Parco Archeologico della Neapoli
Parco Archeologico della Neapoli contains a variety of ancient sites, including the Greek Theater, the quarries, and the Roman Amphitheater.
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Temple of Apollo
The Temple of Apollo at Syracuse is the oldest Doric temple in Sicily. It has served as a church, a mosque, and as barracks.