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Archaeological Zone (Zona Archeologica)


TripAdvisor Traveller Rating: 4.5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #1 of 18 attractions in Syracuse
Traveller Description: 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... more »
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Attraction type: Historic site, Ancient ruins, Historic village
Address: Corso Gelone
Viale Teracrati Syracuse, Sicily
Italy
Tel: 0931-66-206

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10 Dec 2009

Visiting these sites really was fantastic! My boyfriend and I travelled from Palermo and spent a few days in Syracuse. The Archaeological area is easy walk around with plenty to see and do. The theatre is impressive and the ruins are poetic and timeless: it’s a fantastic place. more

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5 of 5 stars
London, United Kingdom
10 Dec 2009

I have been to the Archeological area many times. I have very fond memories of it. I have assisted to many performances and the theater at night is just beautiful. The ruins have a magnetic attraction with so much history and events. If you love history and archeology is the place for you! more

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5 of 5 stars
Point Mugu, California
27 Jan 2005
2
people found this review helpful

Visiting these sites really was breathtaking, a pretty easy walk around and just makes you feel such a little spec in the scheme of the world! My three year old liked climbing and dashing between everything. Nice area with plenty to see and do, Roman and Greek history here! On another note, there's a wee cafe there that sells a... more

19 Apr 2004
12
people found this review helpful

I am a retired high school English teacher and taught the Greek tragedies and comedies for years. To sit in an amphitheater where ancient plays were performed, to feel a part of a civilization centuries old, and to be warmed by the glorious Sicilian sun...well, all of this was too emotional for me! I was teary eyed through the tour... more

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Archaeological Zone (Zona Archeologica) Address

Corso Gelone | Viale Teracrati, Syracuse, Sicily, Italy
Tel: 0931-66-206