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Ranked #1 of 35 Attractions in Syracuse
180 reviews
Attraction type Islands; Religious Sites
Distance 0.7 miles from city centre
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- "Be sure to wander aimlessly!" 28 May 2012
- "Great for strolling around" 26 May 2012
- "Beautiful place that time fo..." 25 May 2012
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Ranked #2 of 35 Attractions in Syracuse
60 reviews
This beautiful Cathedral is an excellent example of Norman architecture.
Attraction type Religious Sites
Distance 0.8 miles from city centre
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- "Beautiful" 28 May 2012
- "Magnificent" 26 May 2012
- "Beautiful" 21 May 2012
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Ranked #3 of 35 Attractions in Syracuse
28 reviews
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Discover the beauty of the most amazing sites travelling on board of the surprising Segway PT, pleasant to handle and easy to...
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Discover the beauty of the most amazing sites travelling on board of the surprising Segway PT, pleasant to handle and easy to drive.
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Attraction type Historic Walking Areas
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- "Easy to learn and great fun" 21 Mar 2012
- "Fantastic way to see the tow..." 5 Jan 2012
- "Perfect!" 11 Oct 2011
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Ranked #4 of 35 Attractions in Syracuse
12 reviews
Attraction type Nature/ Wildlife Areas
Distance 0.8 miles from city centre
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- "Very nice place!" 6 May 2012
- "Get away from it all" 22 Apr 2012
- "an incredible site" 7 Jan 2012
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Ranked #5 of 35 Attractions in Syracuse
20 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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- "Worth visiting" 20 May 2012
- "Time travel within four wall..." 23 Apr 2012
- "A piece of history" 13 Apr 2012
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Ranked #6 of 35 Attractions in Syracuse
22 reviews
Attraction type Theatres
Distance 0.8 miles from city centre
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- "adorable" 21 May 2012
- "A Charming hour" 6 May 2012
- "Puppets" 5 Apr 2012
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Ranked #7 of 35 Attractions in Syracuse
43 reviews
Attraction type Caverns/ Caves
Distance 0.8 miles from city centre
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- "bizarre and fascinating" 28 May 2012
- "Worth the price of admission" 5 May 2012
- "It's just a cave with a cute..." 3 May 2012
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Ranked #8 of 35 Attractions in Syracuse
31 reviews
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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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Attraction type History Museums; Speciality Museums
Distance 0.6 miles from city centre
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- "Excellent museum" 16 May 2012
- "Great museum and maze!" 16 May 2012
- "Archeology" 8 May 2012
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Ranked #9 of 35 Attractions in Syracuse
74 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
Distance 0.8 miles from city centre
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- "Visiting during the day is g..." 29 May 2012
- "Plywood city" 21 May 2012
- "Nice setting, but covered in..." 21 May 2012
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Ranked #10 of 35 Attractions in Syracuse
9 reviews
Attraction type Churches/ Cathedrals
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- "It is so nice!!" 6 May 2012
- "Most interesting." 3 Apr 2012
- "Worth the visit." 23 Dec 2011
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Ranked #11 of 35 Attractions in Syracuse
29 reviews
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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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Attraction type Cemeteries
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- "Another let-down" 23 Apr 2012
- "Fascinating underground arch..." 10 Apr 2012
- "Crypts for everyone" 5 Apr 2012
Ranked #12 of 35 Attractions in Syracuse
12 reviews
Attraction type Castles
Distance 0.9 miles from city centre
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- "Nice visit" 28 Apr 2012
- "What a view!" 26 Apr 2012
- "as the Italian reviewers say..." 15 Feb 2012
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Ranked #13 of 35 Attractions in Syracuse
3 reviews
Attraction type Scenic Railroads
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- "la sicilia più vera con la l..." 22 Apr 2012
- "Ottima organizzazione e tour..." 24 Aug 2011
- "Il Treno ti conduce lungo un..." 27 Apr 2011
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Ranked #14 of 35 Attractions in Syracuse
10 reviews
Attraction type Castles; Historic Sites
Distance 4.0 miles from city centre
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- "Modest castle ruin with inte..." 10 Apr 2012
- "Don't miss this!" 3 Aug 2005
- "Geheimtipp für Besuch in Syr..." 25 May 2012
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Ranked #15 of 35 Attractions in Syracuse
14 reviews
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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
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Attraction type Fountains
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- "place of legend" 28 Apr 2012
- "View only from above" 26 Apr 2012
- "Pleasant." 3 Apr 2012
Ranked #16 of 35 Attractions in Syracuse
6 reviews
Attraction type Churches/ Cathedrals
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- "Forgettable" 16 May 2012
- "Got an education" 26 Apr 2012
- "Worth the visit." 23 Dec 2011
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Ranked #17 of 35 Attractions in Syracuse
47 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
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- "Expected more" 26 May 2012
- "Not what I expected" 16 May 2012
- "Not worth 11 euros" 3 May 2012
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Ranked #18 of 35 Attractions in Syracuse
2 reviews
Attraction type Performances
Distance 0.8 miles from city centre
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- "A uniquely SIcilian treat" 25 Nov 2011
- "Teatro dei Pupi, un classico..." 23 Aug 2011
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Ranked #19 of 35 Attractions in Syracuse
15 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 0.4 miles from city centre
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- "A very impressive sight" 27 May 2012
- "large open space" 20 May 2012
- "Temple of Apollo" 8 May 2012
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Ranked #20 of 35 Attractions in Syracuse
4 reviews
Attraction type Farms
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- "Learned How Papyrus Grows..." 25 Feb 2006
- "TAPPA OBBLIGATORIA QUANDO SI..." 11 Apr 2012
- "l'angolo del papiro" 23 Jan 2012
Ranked #21 of 35 Attractions in Syracuse
8 reviews
Attraction type Historic Sites; Ancient Ruins
Distance 0.8 miles from city centre
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- "Ear of Dionysius is just the..." 23 Nov 2011
- "Would have liked to see more" 12 Nov 2011
- "suggestivo" 15 Apr 2012
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Ranked #22 of 35 Attractions in Syracuse
2 reviews
Attraction type Parks
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- "Nice place to relax." 26 Apr 2012
- "Tecnoparco Archimede - da ve..." 6 Apr 2011
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Ranked #23 of 35 Attractions in Syracuse
9 reviews
Attraction type Ancient Ruins; Landmarks/ Points of Interest
Distance 0.6 miles from city centre
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- "Badly overgrown" 23 Nov 2011
- "A pity that no one takes car..." 7 Nov 2011
- "In ruins but still impressiv..." 10 Sep 2011
Ranked #24 of 35 Attractions in Syracuse
1 review
Attraction type Nature/ Wildlife Areas
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- "A pretty, relaxing boat trip" 25 Apr 2012
Ranked #25 of 35 Attractions in Syracuse
3 reviews
Attraction type Speciality Museums
Distance 0.6 miles from city centre
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- "Interesting and free" 7 Nov 2011
- "Short but sweet" 14 Apr 2010
- "More history!" 31 Mar 2010
Ranked #26 of 35 Attractions in Syracuse
1 review
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Medieval palace housing a museum whose treasures include Caravaggio's "St. Lucy" plus other important and inspiring works of...
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Medieval palace housing a museum whose treasures include Caravaggio's "St. Lucy" plus other important and inspiring works of art.
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Attraction type Art Museums
Distance 0.8 miles from city centre
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- "Very good art gallery" 3 Apr 2011
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Ranked #27 of 35 Attractions in Syracuse
5 reviews
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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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Attraction type Nature/ Wildlife Areas
Distance 1.1 miles from city centre
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- "Adrenalin-packed fun" 18 Sep 2011
- "Great way to explore" 2 Jul 2011
- "Natura da favola ma tristeme..." 14 May 2012
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Ranked #28 of 35 Attractions in Syracuse
2 reviews
Attraction type Fountains
Distance 0.8 miles from city centre
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- "Overgrown with Papyrus, But..." 22 May 2011
- "シラクーサ発祥の泉" 8 Feb 2011
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Ranked #29 of 35 Attractions in Syracuse
2 reviews
Attraction type Tours; Ferries/ Boats
Distance 2.4 miles from city centre
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- "ottima alternativa alla spia..." 14 Aug 2011
- "splendido" 15 Jun 2011
Ranked #30 of 35 Attractions in Syracuse
2 reviews
Attraction type Biking Trails
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- "Degrado" 18 May 2012
- "in fase di completamento, ma..." 27 Sep 2011
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