Siracusa in Sicily
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Ear of Dionysius

The Ear of Dionysius (Italian: Orecchio di Dionisio) is an artificial limestone cave carved out of the Temenites hill in the city of Syracuse, on the island of Sicily in Italy. Its name comes from its similarity in shape to the human ear.

Located at 37.0833, 15.2833 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
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Caves of Italy, Archaeological sites in Sicily, Syracuse, Sicily, Visitor attractions in Sicily

Province of Syracuse

The Province of Syracuse is a province in the autonomous island region of Sicily in Italy. Its capital is the city of Syracuse. It has an area of 2,109 km², and a total population of 396,167 (2001). Syracuse has 8% of the Sicilian population and 8.2% of Sicily's area. It is bordered on the north and north-west by the Province of Catania and on the west by the Province of Ragusa.

Located at 37.0833, 15.2833 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
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Province of Syracuse, Provinces of Italy, Wine regions of Italy

Battle of Himera (311 BC)

The Battle of Himera was fought in 311 BC between Carthage and a Greek force. Hamilcar, grandson of Hanno the Great, led the Carthaginians, while the Greeks were led by Agathocles of Syracuse. The Carthaginian force was victorious.

Located at 37.0667, 15.3 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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Battles of the Sicilian Wars, 311 BC

Ortygia

Ortygia is a little island and it is the historical centre of the city of Syracuse, Sicily. The island, also known as Città Vecchia (Old City), contains many historical landmarks. The name originates from the Ancient Greek ortyx (ὄρτυξ) which means "Quail".

Located at 37.0594, 15.2931 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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Greek mythology, Locations in Greek mythology, Ancient Syracuse, Islands of Sicily, Mediterranean islands

Palazzo Beneventano del Bosco

The Palazzo Beneventano del Bosco is a large townhouse at Syracuse in Sicily, Italy. The building dates from the Middle Ages, when it was constructed for the Arezzo family. However, the building seen today dates mostly from the late 18th century, when was largely rebuilt between 1779 and 1788 in the Sicilian Baroque style following its purchase by Baron Guglielmo Beneventano.

Located at 37.06, 15.2928 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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Sicilian Baroque, Palaces in Sicily, Houses completed in 1788, Syracuse, Sicily

Ciane

The Ciane is a short river in southern Sicily, Italy. It flows into the river in correspondence of Syracuse's port, after a run of 8 km and having received the waters of the Anapo. The name, deriving from the Greek cyanos ("azure"), is connected to the myth of Anapos and the nymph Cyane. On its banks are present spontaneous grows of papyrus (Cyperus papyrus), probably sent to Hiero II of Syracuse by the Egyptian ruler Ptolemy II Philadelphus.

Located at 37.0549, 15.2701 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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Rivers of Italy, Rivers of Sicily, Rivers of the Province of Syracuse

Syracuse Commonwealth War Graves Commission Cemetery

Syracuse War Cemetery is a Commonwealth War Graves Commission burial ground for the dead of World War II located near Syracuse on the island of Sicily.

Located at 37.077, 15.2542 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Commonwealth War Graves Commission cemeteries in Italy, Syracuse, Sicily, 1943 establishments in Italy, Buildings and structures in Sicily, Visitor attractions in Sicily

Siracusa railway station

Siracusa is the main railway station of the Italian city of Syracuse, in Sicily. Like Palermo Centrale, Catania Centrale and Messina Centrale it is one of the most important stations in Sicily. It is owned by the Ferrovie dello Stato, the national rail company of Italy.

Located at 37.0688, 15.2807 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Railway stations in Sicily, Syracuse, Sicily, Railway stations opened in 1871