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Una Hotel One
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#1 of 31 attractions in Syracuse
27 reviews
Attraction type Historic Walking Areas
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- "Fantastic way to see the town" 5 Jan 2012
- "Perfect!" 11 Oct 2011
- "Great fun, fantastic way to see Ortigia" 21 Sep 2011
#2 of 31 attractions in Syracuse
28 reviews
This beautiful Cathedral is an excellent example of Norman architecture.
Attraction type Religious Sites
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- "A greek temple incorporated into a christian churc" 28 Jan 2012
- "Beautiful church with 2500 year old greek columns" 23 Jan 2012
- "barroc" 23 Jan 2012
#3 of 31 attractions in Syracuse
93 reviews
Owner description:
This offshore island was occupied by the Greek colonists who fortified it and constructed the earliest structures, including the temples of Athena and......
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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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Attraction type Islands; Religious Sites
Distance 1.1 km from city centre
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- "We want to move here!" 9 Feb 2012
- "What a nice Island" 29 Jan 2012
- "Place to eat and sightsee" 23 Jan 2012
#4 of 31 attractions in Syracuse
40 reviews
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 »
Attraction type Ancient Ruins; Caverns/ Caves
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- "Incredible history" 23 Jan 2012
- "Ancient site" 26 Nov 2011
- "Interesting - Very well maintained" 23 Nov 2011
#5 of 31 attractions in Syracuse
16 reviews
Owner description:
This is the most extensive archaeological museum in Sicily, with its wide collection of fossils and figures of Ancient Siracusa including the famous......
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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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Attraction type History Museums; Speciality Museums
Distance 1.0 km from city centre
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- "Very interesting" 3 Jan 2012
- "Worth the Time" 2 Dec 2011
- "Interesting museum" 26 Nov 2011
#6 of 31 attractions in Syracuse
7 reviews
Attraction type Nature/ Wildlife Areas
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- "an incredible site" 7 Jan 2012
- "Oasi fantastica" 25 Jan 2012
- "Riserva naturale orientata Cavagrande del..." 22 Dec 2011
#7 of 31 attractions in Syracuse
6 reviews
Attraction type Castles; Historic Sites
Distance 6.4 km from city centre
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- "Don't miss this!" 3 Aug 2005
- "Posto meraviglioso, meriterebbe di essere più..." 3 Dec 2011
- "sorprendente, sorprendente" 7 Nov 2011
#8 of 31 attractions in Syracuse
15 reviews
Attraction type Theatres
Distance 1.3 km from city centre
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- "Nice show" 9 Feb 2012
- "Special opportunity!" 16 Jan 2012
- "A pinch of magic :-)" 14 Jan 2012
#9 of 31 attractions in Syracuse
24 reviews
Attraction type Caverns/ Caves
Distance 1.4 km from city centre
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- "Great acoustics" 28 Jan 2012
- "A natural wonder." 7 Jan 2012
- "Place for singing and eavesdropping!" 5 Dec 2011
#10 of 31 attractions in Syracuse
23 reviews
Descend into this maze of eerie tunnels niched with early Christian tombs hidden beneath the roofless, flower-filled ruins of a Norman church.
Attraction type Cemeteries
Distance 34.9 km from city centre
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- "Spooky" 26 Nov 2011
- "Huge catacombs but no skeletons" 12 Nov 2011
- "Under ground in Italy" 10 Nov 2011
#11 of 31 attractions in Syracuse
6 reviews
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 »
Attraction type Religious Sites; Ancient Ruins
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- "Fascinating historical site." 23 Dec 2011
- "A must see in Syracuse" 8 Sep 2011
- "An Eclectic Combination of Architechtural Element" 25 May 2011
#12 of 31 attractions in Syracuse
6 reviews
Attraction type Churches/ Cathedrals
Distance 1.0 km from city centre
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- "Worth the visit." 23 Dec 2011
- "St. Lucy church" 10 Nov 2011
- "The facts about Santa Lucia al Sepolcro and..." 4 Oct 2011
#13 of 31 attractions in Syracuse
2 reviews
Attraction type Churches/ Cathedrals
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- "Worth the visit." 23 Dec 2011
- "カラヴァッジョはここです" 5 Nov 2011
#14 of 31 attractions in Syracuse
30 reviews
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 »
Attraction type Historic Sites; Ancient Ruins
Distance 0.6 km from city centre
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- "A roman amphitheater too!" 23 Jan 2012
- "Lovely Garden of Paradise" 12 Dec 2011
- "Looks large but it's not" 26 Nov 2011
#15 of 31 attractions in Syracuse
2 reviews
Attraction type Performances
Distance 1.3 km from city centre
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- "A uniquely SIcilian treat" 25 Nov 2011
- "Teatro dei Pupi, un classico unico da non perdere" 23 Aug 2011
#16 of 31 attractions in Syracuse
7 reviews
Attraction type Castles
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- "US Citizens pay premium" 29 Nov 2011
- "Amazing place" 6 Nov 2011
- "Bello" 3 Jan 2012
#17 of 31 attractions in Syracuse
2 reviews
Attraction type Scenic Railroads
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- "Ottima organizzazione e tour affascinante" 24 Aug 2011
- "Il Treno ti conduce lungo un tracciato con un..." 27 Apr 2011
#18 of 31 attractions in Syracuse
5 reviews
Attraction type Historic Sites; Ancient Ruins
Distance 1.3 km from city centre
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- "Ear of Dionysius is just the entrance to a cave..." 23 Nov 2011
- "Would have liked to see more" 12 Nov 2011
- "Muy bonito...lo que está visitable, claro" 11 Jan 2012
#19 of 31 attractions in Syracuse
7 reviews
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 »
Attraction type Ancient Ruins
Distance 0.8 km from city centre
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- "Of great historical interest." 23 Dec 2011
- "The Ruins are Preserved in the Heart of the City" 17 Jun 2011
- "What a city!" 30 Mar 2010
#20 of 31 attractions in Syracuse
1 review
Attraction type Parks
Distance 1.2 km from city centre
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- "Tecnoparco Archimede - da vedere" 6 Apr 2011
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