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Syracuse
Siracusa, also known as Syracuse, is an ancient coastal city on the Italian island of Sicily. It is located on the east coast of the island and has a population of about 125,000. It covers an area of 204 square kilometers. It is located at 37°05'N, 15°17'E. Due to its rich historical relics, Syracuse has become a famous tourist attraction and an important tourist town in Italy: the limestone buildings of the old town of Ortygia contrast with the blue Ionian Sea. The complete Greek theater is preserved in the archaeological park. The papyrus wetland at the mouth of the Anapo River is the only wild papyrus community in Europe. When you cross it by boat, you can see herons flying over the ruins of the Temple of Apollo. Anemones coexist with the Byzantine aqueduct beside the blue flag-certified Aretusa Spring. The jagged battlements of the Maniace Castle overlook the natural harbor, and the crypt retains the mural of the martyrdom of St. Lucy. There are thousands of Bronze Age tombs in Pantalica Canyon, which is now a United Nations ecological reserve.Siracusa · 16m from downtown
Island of Ortigia
Ortigia, the hometown of Archimedes, is located in the southeast of Syracuse. The city of Ortigia has a long history and has experienced ancient Greece, ancient Rome, Byzantine and Arab periods and so on. The island has many attractions worth visiting, including the ruins of the Temple of Apollo, the Greek temple that has been converted into a Baroque cathedral, the ruins of a magnificent and spacious Greek theater, a quarry where Greek prisoners of war were exiled, and a " The cave is known as the Ear of Dionysius, and there is also the Cathedral Square of Ortigia Island that often appears in the movie "The Beautiful Legend of Sicily". It is one of the most popular places in Syracuse.Siracusa · 1.8km from downtown
Syracuse Cathedral
The Cathedral of Syracuse is located on the island of Ortigia. It was originally the Temple of Athena. In the 7th century, Sicily was converted into a church after Christianization. It became a typical Byzantine building. It was built in a gorgeous Baroque style. Today, the various styles in the building merge with each other, and the massive Doric columns built in the 5th century BC are still clearly visible. The cathedral and the square opposite it are the location of the "Beautiful Legend of Sicily", and the glamorous heroine Marina in the movie has walked here many times. On weekends, there are endless stream of believers and tourists who worship here, which also adds a bit of vitality to this ancient building.Siracusa · 1.9km from downtown
Neapolis Archaeological Park
Parco Archeologico Neapolis is an archaeological park in Syracuse preserving remains from the ancient Greek and Roman periods. The site includes the Greek Theatre, Roman Amphitheatre, Altar of Hieron II, Street of Tombs, and ancient stone quarries. Visitors can also explore the Ear of Dionysius and other archaeological remains while learning about the history of ancient Syracuse.Siracusa · 711m from downtown
The Greek Theatre of Syracuse
The Ancient Greek Theater is the largest ancient Greek opera house in Sicily. It is located in the Archaeological Park of Syracuse. There are quarries and the "Ear of Dionysius" around the theater. There are sometimes springs gushing from the top of the theater. The theater is too old and mottled by the erosion of time, but the steps of the theater are still clearly visible. The theater is close to the cliffs in the mountains and has a wide field of vision, overlooking the sea. It is worth mentioning that Archimedes, the great encyclopedic scholar of ancient Greece, is also buried here.Siracusa · 1km from downtown
Temple of Apollo (Apollonion)
The ruins of the Temple of Apollo (Apollonion) in Syracuse, one of the earliest Doric stone temples in the world, are now only in ruins. The remaining columns and fragments give a glimpse of the temple's former grandeur. The fact that it still stands despite its age is a testament to the architectural and engineering skills of the ancient Greeks.Siracusa · 1.4km from downtown
Arethusa Spring
Arethusa Spring is a beautiful and tranquil freshwater spring. Greek mythology explains its origin: legend has it that Arethusa, a nymph and handmaiden of Artemis, was pursued by a river god. Unable to escape, she begged Artemis to turn her into a spring, which became Arethusa Spring. The papyrus plants in the spring are said to be the only natural growth of papyrus in Europe outside of Greece.Siracusa · 2.1km from downtown
Ear of Dionysius
Ear of Dionysius is so named because its caveopening resembles a cat's ear, hence it is also called the Cat's Ear Cave. The shape here is quite unique, with a wide entrance and a winding, deep interior that looks as if it were intentionally carved. Speaking inside amplifies the sound significantly, acting as an amplifier.Siracusa · 981m from downtown
Fountain of Diana
Siracusa · 1.7km from downtown
Castello Maniace
The island's beautiful Frederick Castle takes its name from the commander George Maniace who built the fortifications during the Byzantine period and defended the southern port of the island. According to research, the original wall of the castle was 18 meters high and 3.5 meters thick. The vaults, passages, platforms and stacks in the castle can make people feel the majestic fortification and its strong role in resisting foreign enemies.Siracusa · 2.5km from downtown
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What travellers say about Province of Syracuse
泰宁根吴承恩4 December 2019
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Those who have seen the movie "Sicily's Beautiful Story" should be very familiar with Syracuse. I think it is more beautiful than what is shown in the movie. Although the buildings are old, they are still very attractive. The sea view of Syracuse, located in the south of Sicily, is also invincible.
Syracuse
lytqinming18 April 2022
5.0
[Scenery] Nice
[Fun] Interesting
[Value for money] Recommended
Island of Ortigia
心向远方jing7 October 2019
5.0
Syracuse, founded in 743 BC, is the filming location of The Beautiful Legend of Sicily. The Byzantine-style Syracuse Cathedral is a place where movie stars have walked calmly countless times. The square is crowded with people, and the melodious melody of the accordion seems to tell the rich and glorious history of Syracuse. I like the bright sunshine and humanistic feelings of Sicily.
Syracuse Cathedral
hao.king13 June 2023
3.0
Good for people who like history or ancient buildings
The Greek Theatre of Syracuse
迪斯卡沃15 January 2018
3.0
It is a cave with an entrance shaped like a cat's ear, commonly known as the "Cat's Ear Cave". The Syracuse people dug it according to the acoustic principle. Anyone speaking in the center of the cave will become a soprano or a soprano, and the sound will be amplified dozens of times. Dionysius was a tyrant in Syracuse. It is said that the tyrant used this acoustic effect to eavesdrop on the prisoners' conversations.
Ear of Dionysius
呆火3 June 2016
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The castle is magnificent and has a religious atmosphere. It is worth visiting and is very beautiful.
Castello Maniace
