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Ranked #1 of 43 attractions in Syracuse
- “One of a kind” 13/06/2013
- “Who knew it even exsisted” 10/06/2013
Category: Religious Sites; Ancient Ruins
Syracuse thanks to its significant locations has architectural fragments of such an intelligence and wisdom representing an art history that goes from the Greeks to the Normans... more »
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Ranked #2 of 43 attractions in Syracuse
- “So much history !” 06/06/2013
- “a surprise” 06/06/2013
Category: Islands; Religious Sites
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This offshore island was occupied by the Greek colonists who fortified it and constructed the earliest structures, including...
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This offshore island was occupied by the Greek colonists who fortified it and constructed the earliest structures, including the temples of Athena and Apollo, whose remains can still be seen today.
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Ranked #3 of 43 attractions in Syracuse
- “An Architectural Mixture” 04/06/2013
- “Nice from the outside but amazing from...” 01/06/2013
Category: Churches/ Cathedrals
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Ranked #4 of 43 attractions in Syracuse
- “Nature at its best.” 20/05/2013
- “Wonderful views and a serious hike” 27/04/2013
Category: Nature/ Wildlife Areas
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Ranked #5 of 43 attractions in Syracuse
- “Archaelogical Museum” 08/06/2013
- “A gem and unappreciated” 08/06/2013
Category: History Museums; Speciality Museums
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This is the most extensive archaeological museum in Sicily, with its wide collection of fossils and figures of Ancient...
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This is the most extensive archaeological museum in Sicily, with its wide collection of fossils and figures of Ancient Siracusa including the famous statue "Venus Anadiomene," in which Venus rises from the sea.
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Ranked #6 of 43 attractions in Syracuse
- “Lovely nature reserve” 12/05/2013
- “Very beautiful nature reserve” 07/05/2013
Category: Nature/ Wildlife Areas
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Ranked #7 of 43 attractions in Syracuse
- “Fascinating place to visit” 15/06/2013
- “in and out like a shot!” 05/06/2013
Category: Cemeteries
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Descend into this maze of eerie tunnels niched with early Christian tombs hidden beneath the roofless, flower-filled ruins of...
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Descend into this maze of eerie tunnels niched with early Christian tombs hidden beneath the roofless, flower-filled ruins of a Norman church.
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Ranked #8 of 43 attractions in Syracuse
- “Not just for kids” 07/06/2013
- “picaresque” 06/06/2013
Category: Theatres
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Ranked #9 of 43 attractions in Syracuse
- “Caravaggio - unmissable!!!” 31/05/2013
- “Caravaggio - not to be missed” 03/05/2013
Category: Churches/ Cathedrals
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Ranked #10 of 43 attractions in Syracuse
- “Wow” 30/05/2013
- “Majestic and Beautiful” 26/04/2013
Category: Fountains
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Ranked #11 of 43 attractions in Syracuse
- “Fascinating place.” 06/06/2013
- “atmospheric” 06/06/2013
Category: Caverns/ Caves
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Ranked #12 of 43 attractions in Syracuse
- “Great views” 16/06/2013
- “I Probably needed to choose a better t...” 16/06/2013
Category: Ancient Ruins; Caverns/ Caves
The existence of a theatre in Syracuse is first mentioned in the late fifth century BC. At this time the theatre had not yet the canonical form of a semicircle, but was instead... more »
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Ranked #13 of 43 attractions in Syracuse
- “Nice stop and unique to Siracusa.” 04/05/2013
- “Interesting, worth a visit.” 28/04/2013
Category: Speciality Museums
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Ranked #14 of 43 attractions in Syracuse
- “nice to spend >1 hours” 16/06/2013
- “Free on Monday!!!” 06/06/2013
Category: Castles
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Ranked #15 of 43 attractions in Syracuse
- “Practical Points” 18/05/2013
- “Disappointing” 18/04/2013
Category: Churches/ Cathedrals
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Ranked #16 of 43 attractions in Syracuse
- “You don't have to be a kid to enjoy th...” 09/06/2013
- “An amazing museum” 04/06/2013
Category: Museums
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Ranked #17 of 43 attractions in Syracuse
- “Recommended” 27/04/2013
- “A Greek Castle?” 26/02/2013
Category: Castles; Historic Sites
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Ranked #18 of 43 attractions in Syracuse
- “Lovely place and legend” 30/05/2013
- “Wasn't impressed” 08/04/2013
Category: Fountains
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Legend has it that a nymph named Aretusa, who was one of the Nereids of Greece, fled to Sicily after the river-god Alpheus...
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Legend has it that a nymph named Aretusa, who was one of the Nereids of Greece, fled to Sicily after the river-god Alpheus fell in love with her, but was then changed into a fountain (the Fonte Aretusa) by
Artemis.
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Ranked #19 of 43 attractions in Syracuse
- “looks like a concrete traffic cone fro...” 05/06/2013
- “Catholic miracle site” 19/05/2013
Category: Churches/ Cathedrals
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Ranked #20 of 43 attractions in Syracuse
- “Temple of Apollo” 08/06/2013
- “staged for the Greek drama event” 05/06/2013
Category: Ancient Ruins
Built by Greek colonists in the sixth century BC, it is probably the oldest Doric temple in Sicily. The structure included 6 columns on the short side and 17 on the long sides but... more »
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Ranked #21 of 43 attractions in Syracuse
- “Wonderful Reserve but walk - don't tak...” 10/06/2013
- “romantic walk along the river Ciane” 06/05/2013
Category: Nature/ Wildlife Areas
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Ranked #22 of 43 attractions in Syracuse
- “Disappointing Ruins” 19/05/2013
- “10 Euro per person wasted” 14/05/2013
Category: Historic Sites; Ancient Ruins
Syracuse was settled in mid-eighth century BC by Greeks from Corinth, who settled on the island of Ortigia. The charm of Syracuse and its history and its ancient prestige date to... more »
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Ranked #23 of 43 attractions in Syracuse
- “Fun intro to the city's history” 13/06/2013
- “Interessantissimo” 15/06/2013
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Ranked #24 of 43 attractions in Syracuse
- “Se non fosse per il mare...” 18/06/2013
- “Luogo da non perdere.” 07/04/2013
Category: Beaches
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Ranked #25 of 43 attractions in Syracuse
- “Not too paradisical” 10/11/2012
- “Ear of Dionysius is just the entrance...” 23/11/2011
Category: Historic Sites; Ancient Ruins
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Ranked #26 of 43 attractions in Syracuse
- “Un pezzo di storia siracusana” 06/06/2013
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Ranked #27 of 43 attractions in Syracuse
- “Un meraviglioso pezzo di storia” 08/02/2013
- “Stupenda” 30/07/2012
Category: Churches/ Cathedrals
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Ranked #28 of 43 attractions in Syracuse
- “One of my favourite cities” 04/10/2012
- “Adrenalin-packed fun” 18/09/2011
Category: Nature/ Wildlife Areas
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Syracuse Quad, organizes excursions within nature reserves and protected areas of Syracuse, as the Source cyan, Plemmirio and...
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Syracuse Quad, organizes excursions within nature reserves and protected areas of Syracuse, as the Source cyan, Plemmirio and other places unreachable except by these fantastic and exciting 4-wheel vehicles.For the more adventurous and nature lovers organize, too, night hikes under the starry mantle.
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Ranked #29 of 43 attractions in Syracuse
- “la sicilia più vera con la leggerezza...” 22/04/2012
- “Ottima organizzazione e tour affascina...” 24/08/2011
Category: Scenic Railroads
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Ranked #30 of 43 attractions in Syracuse
- “Overgrown with Papyrus, But What a Vie...” 22/05/2011
- “Per i turisti?” 11/08/2012
Category: Fountains
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