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Teatro Greco - >Siracusa

Teatro Greco

Siracusa

Its design and architect makes the tourists marvel. It is one of the monuments, which the Greeks and Romans built. The monument was exclusively used for classic dramas during the ancient times. The wild animals slaughtered criminals and slaves here and most gladiatorial fights contested here.

Castello Maniace - >Siracusa

Castello Maniace

Siracusa

Located at the tip of the island. In 1038 the Byzantine general Maniace created a fortress in the harbor. In 1239 it has been expanded by Frederick II, and subsequently used for a long time as a a military structure.

Duomo - >Siracusa

Duomo

Siracusa

The cathedral was designed after the 1693 earthquake, according to new plans by Andrea Palma da Palermo. The magnificent staircase is flanked by statues of Peter and Paul.

Parco Archeologico della Neapolis - >Siracusa

Parco Archeologico della Neapolis

Siracusa

Tempio di Apollo e Artemide - >Siracusa

Tempio di Apollo e Artemide

Siracusa

The oldest temple in Sicily has been made in the Byzantine era as a church. Then it was used as a a mosque, and later again as a a Christian church and in modern times as a military barracks.

Castello di Eurialo  - >Siracusa

Castello di Eurialo

Siracusa

The Castle of Eurialo was built between 402 and 397 BC, at the behest of Dionysius I and is located on the terrace of the Epipoli district, not far from Syracuse. The Castle was intended to protect the city from sieges and enemy attacks. The structure is special because it was followed by several galleries that used to move troops from one point of the castle to another without being seen by enemies.

Latomia del Paradiso - >Siracusa

Latomia del Paradiso

Siracusa

Latomia del Paradiso is located near the Syracuse Greek theatre and is the most famous among the latomies of Syracuse. It is bare and vertical walls where different vegetations of oranges, palm trees and prickly pears unfold. Its peculiarity lies in being the place where the cave stands called “The Ear of Dionysus” that the tyrant had made up to act as a prison and listen to the conversations of the prisoners.

Latomia dei Cappuccini - >Siracusa

Latomia dei Cappuccini

Siracusa

The Latomy of the Capuchins is located on the eastern border of the Greek Pentapoli in Syracuse, constituting one of the most beautiful and ancient places in the Sicilian city. The name comes from its function as a quarry that over the centuries has provided construction material for the whole Syracuse city. Instead, the name of the Capuchins is given to her, since the University of Syracuse, in 1582, gave it to the friars minor of St. Francis to build a fortified convent in the area above, with the intent of defend the coast from pirates.

Foro Siracusano - >Siracusa

Foro Siracusano

Siracusa

The Syracuse Forum is located at one of the busy intersections of the city. The Forum was known, until 1910, as the 'Square of Weapons'. Inside you can visit the temple dedicated to Zeus. Currently, the Forum is under restoration, with the aim of restoring the splendor of the past.

Ginnasio Romano - >Siracusa

Ginnasio Romano

Siracusa

Antico Arsenale - >Siracusa

Antico Arsenale

Siracusa

The Ancient Arsenal was a shipyard of the Greek age, where the merchant and war boats of the Syracuse fleet were manufactured and adjusted. In this building the majestic ship 'Siracosia' was built, which served as both a warship and a merchant. The ship was donated to Ptolemy of Egypt by Heron II as a sign of gratitude as an ally. The arsenal structure could contain more than three hundred ships.

Santuario Madonna delle Lacrime - >Siracusa

Santuario Madonna delle Lacrime

Siracusa

The Sanctuary was built as a reminder of the miraculous tearing of a plaster painting depicting the Immaculate Heart of Mary, placed in the bedside of the residence of the Iannuso spouses. Construction began in 1966, under the direction of the architects Michel Andrault and Pierre Parat, following the winning of the international competition for the construction of the sanctuary. Work was completed in 1994, and the splendid building was inaugurated by John Paul II.

Anfiteatro Romano - >Siracusa

Anfiteatro Romano

Siracusa

Erected in the Imperial Age in the 3rd - 4th century AD of the amphitheater you can see only the bases, the stripping perpetrated over the centuries completely destroyed the upward part. Elliptical in shape, the external diameters measure mt- 140 x 119, the amphitheater is one of the greatest buildings of the existing genre.

Catacombe S.Giovanni Evangelista - >Siracusa

Catacombe S.Giovanni Evangelista

Siracusa

The Catacomb St. John the Evangelista is one of the most special archaeological sites in Syracuse, and dates back between 315 and 360 A.D. The atmosphere of the places of the Catacomb is immense and full of mystery and curiosity. From all the catacombs present in Syracuse, the catacomb St. John the Evangelista is the most easily visited.

Pontenuovo - >Siracusa

Pontenuovo

Siracusa

From this bridge you can to see both the small and the large port of 413 BC. It was held here, the battle between Athens and Syracuse

Citta' Greca (V Sec.Ac) - >Siracusa

Citta' Greca (V Sec.Ac)

Siracusa

The notoriety of Syracuse is inextricably linked to its Greek history, the cradle of Mediterranean civilization at that time the city was a fortress, defended by a city walls never conquered. Syracuse has some partially intact temples among which the most famous is the temple of Apollo.

Cattedrale di San Nicolò - >Noto

Cattedrale di San Nicolò

Noto (28 Km)

The Cathedral dedicated to S. Nicolò di Mira was characterized by a happy fusion of Baroque and classic elements together. Its reconstruction has mixed the eighteenth-century construction techniques with the most modern technologies in the field of anti-seismic engineering. In addition, the works of art that make up its contents can be considered the symbol of a diocesan community, alive and creative.

Piazza del Duomo - >Catania

Piazza del Duomo

Catania (49 Km)

Beautiful square and pedestrian promenade overlooking the cathedral, the palace of the Senate, Etnea Street, the fountain of the Elephant and the Amenano fountain.

Cattedrale di Sant’Agata - >Catania

Cattedrale di Sant’Agata

Catania (49 Km)

Majestic baroque church, rebuilt in the '800. The bell tower was built a century later. Inside are the tombs of the kings of Aragon, the Chapel of St. Agatha and numerous works of art.

Chiesa di S. Domenico - >Noto

Chiesa di S. Domenico

Noto (28 Km)

The Church of San Domenico is a religious building from the Baroque era. It was built as a convent church of the Dominican Fathers at the beginning of the 18th century. The façade has two orders, the first Doric and the second Ionian, while the central part is convex. The interior is still in good condition today. The building has five domes beautifully decorated with stucco and altars with paintings from the eighteenth-century period. Today, the former Convent is transformed into a school.

Palazzo Nicolaci - >Noto

Palazzo Nicolaci

Noto (28 Km)

Also known by the name Prince's Palace, this building was restored to its former glory after a complete renovation. The construction dates back to the beginning of the 18th century, and was designed by Rosario Gagliardi on commission of the Nicolaci family. The style is purely Baroque, decorated with several balconies enclosed by curved railings. Among the decorative elements we can also note mermaids, winged horses, sphinxes and many others.

Parco Archeologico Greco-Romano - >Catania

Parco Archeologico Greco-Romano

Catania (49 Km)

The Greek-Roman Archaeological Park of Catania, was established by the Sicilian Region, and deals with research, maintenance, enhancement and use of about a hundred archaeological sites and monuments, as well as the protection of several thousand finds.

Teatro Romano - >Catania

Teatro Romano

Catania (50 Km)

Also in the city center, in piazza S. Francis, this testimony of Roman culture, could accommodate 5,000 visitors. Nearby is the Odeon, a smaller theater that was, it seems, used for testing.

Basilica San Salvatore - >Noto

Basilica San Salvatore

Noto (28 Km)

The Basilica of San Salvatore is a building with lines from the late eighteenth century. Inside there are pure gold decorations that embellish it even more and the frescoes of the well-known painter Mazza, moreover, in the altars there are four canvases dating back to Velasco. The scenography is characterized by the splendid staircase closed on one side by the Monastery of the Holy Savior.

Castello Ursino - >Catania

Castello Ursino

Catania (49 Km)

Imposing Aragonese castle of the '300 that today houses the Museo Civico.

Anfiteatro Romano - >Catania

Anfiteatro Romano

Catania (49 Km)

Could hold 15,000 spectators and was one of the largest theaters after the Colosseum. There were also real naval battles, filling the arena with water.

Teatro Massimo Bellini - >Catania

Teatro Massimo Bellini

Catania (49 Km)

'900 Beautiful theater with a beautiful room for three thousand seats and superb acoustics.

Museo di Zoologia dell'Università di Catania - >Catania

Museo di Zoologia dell'Università di Catania

Catania (50 Km)

Fontana dell’Amenano - >Catania

Fontana dell’Amenano

Catania (49 Km)

On Piazza del Duomo, opposite the Palace of the Elephants. In white Carrara marble, represent the river Amenano in the figure of the young boy pouring water. The water of the fountain ends up in the river that runs beneath the city.

Palazzo degli Elefanti - >Catania

Palazzo degli Elefanti

Catania (50 Km)

A beautiful palace, the city hall on the Piazza del Duomo.

Parco Forza di Cava Ispica - >Ispica

Parco Forza di Cava Ispica

Ispica (46 Km)

Beautiful naturalistic and archaeological site not to be missed.

Cava Ispica - >Modica

Cava Ispica

Modica (47 Km)

Cava Ispica is a river valley located in the municipality of Modica. In the area, the presence of man was testified until the earthquake of 1693. According to some scholars, Cava Ispica is one of the largest, most magnificent and special archaeological areas that have been discovered to date. The houses have a special structure in the shape of a gorge that was suitable for defending from the river and enemies.

Parco archeologico della Forza - >Ispica

Parco archeologico della Forza

Ispica (46 Km)

The Forza Park is one of the most important natural archaeological complexes in Sicily. The quarry is located near the sea and has a shape of a throat. Exhibits have been found since the beginning of the 6th century BC

Castelluccio - Zona Archeologica (Xviii Sec.Ac) - >Noto

Castelluccio - Zona Archeologica (Xviii Sec.Ac)

Noto (33 Km)

Castelluccio di Noto is an archaeological site located in Syracuse. The site was discovered by Paolo Orsi and resembles a necropolis of over 200 artificial grotticella tombs. From this site come ceramic materials, bronze artifacts and 2 tomb hatches that have been exhibited at the “Paolo Orsi” museum in Syracuse.

Villa romana del Tellaro - >Noto

Villa romana del Tellaro

Noto (35 Km)

These are the remains of a Roman Villa from the 4th century AD. The excavations have brought to light the remains of an ancient dwelling with an area of 6000 square meters. It is located on the right bank of the Tellaro River, and since 2008, following a long renovation process, it is open to the public. Behind the Villa you can admire the beautiful vineyards, where even today the traditional grapes of the territory are cultivated.

Eloro Citta' Greca (Vi Sec.Ac) - >Noto

Eloro Citta' Greca (Vi Sec.Ac)

Noto (31 Km)

Dolmen di Avola - >Avola

Dolmen di Avola

Avola (21 Km)

The Dolmen di Avola or the so-called Dolmen di Ciancio, named so in honor of Prof. Archaeologist Salvatore Ciancio, is located in the municipality of Avola in the province of Syracuse in Sicily. The dolmen is a prehistoric single room building. The Dolmen of Acola was realized from the 5th millennium BC to the end of the III millennium BC. It belongs to the Neolithic Age. It is located a few kilometers from the center of Avola. It was built with stones of three or four vertical legs that support one or more horizontal slabs. It was discovered in 1961.

Città Greca Megara Hyblaea (729 A.C.) - >Augusta

Città Greca Megara Hyblaea (729 A.C.)

Augusta (15 Km)

The Greek city Megara Hublea (Iblea) is located within the municipal territory of Augusta, north of Syracuse in Sicily. It was built in 729 BC by Megaresi, a Greek colony. It was demolished in 483 BC by the tyrant of Gela, and in 213 BC by the Romans. It has a location directly overlooking the sea. Today there are the ruins of the Greek city including the remains of the Hellenistic Sanctuary, the Hellenistic Temple, the Hellenistic Baths and the Heroon, the Western fortifications and finally the metallurgical workshop.

Fontana dell’Elefante - >Catania

Fontana dell’Elefante

Catania (49 Km)

Represents the symbol of the city 'U Liotru'. The black elephant carries on its back a white obelisk. We find the animal in the arms of cities and universities.

Chiesa S. Chiara - >Noto

Chiesa S. Chiara

Noto (28 Km)

The church of Santa Chiara was erected around 1730 and follows the model of the Roman churches with the central plan of elliptical shape. Outside there is a bell tower adorned with 2 capitals. Of great interest, are the 12 internal columns on which there are the statues of the apostles and the Baroque architectural style that is recognized above all inside the church with the decorations in stucco and putti.

Castello di Sortino - >Sortino

Castello di Sortino

Sortino (24 Km)

There is no precise news of the castle due to the earthquake that destroyed it entirely in 1693. It is certain, however, that the fortress belongs to the Norman age, and over the centuries it was owned by several families. Today we don't find any trace of the building. It was a quadrangular construction, with rooms under the ground, and a tower also quadrangular, with windows embellished with battlements to the Guelph. The only documentations that we can still find today are a pictorial representation and an oil fresco on canvas. Lately, the municipality has decided to act and restructure it.

Palazzo Impellizzeri - >Noto

Palazzo Impellizzeri

Noto (28 Km)

Since the Impellizzeri were opposed to building the city on the Colle delle Meti, they were at odds with the other noble families of the time so they decided to build the palace in the upper part of Noto. The style used is a blend of the Baroque with the Neoclassical characterized by a large portal surmounted by the coat of arms of the family and several pillars. At the entrance there are two memorial tombstones concerning the family, while in the different rooms you can see decorations with stuccoes and canvases from the 18th century.

Ex Monastero San Tommaso - >Noto

Ex Monastero San Tommaso

Noto (28 Km)

Chiesa Santissimo Crocifisso - >Noto

Chiesa Santissimo Crocifisso

Noto (28 Km)

The church of the Most Holy Crucifix is the second largest church in the municipality of Noto. It was designed in the first decades of the eighteenth century by Rosario Gagliardi. Inside it has 3 naves, decorated with marble altars and covered by domes. On the right headboard is the most important work, the marble statue of the Madonna della Neve by Francesco Laurana, coming from Noto Antica, which dates back to 1471, on the other hand, in the left nave is find the Chapel of Landolina decorated with stuccoes and frescoes.

Chiesa S. Francesco d Assisi - >Noto

Chiesa S. Francesco d Assisi

Noto (28 Km)

The church of San Francesco D'Assisi is among the most impressive religious buildings in Noto. The church was built at the end of the eighteenth century. Its peculiarity is clearly visible on its facade, in the transition from the Baroque style to the classic one. Of particular interest, is the tabernacle of the high altar in bronze and silver embossed and chiseled.

Porta Reale Ferdinandea - >Noto

Porta Reale Ferdinandea

Noto (28 Km)

The Ferdinandea Royal Gate of Noto is the symbol of entry into the city. It was designed in 1838 in honor of King Ferdinand II of Bourbon. The construction was completed in the same year and is still well preserved today.

Torre Vendicari - >Noto

Torre Vendicari

Noto (35 Km)

Castello Reale ruderi - >Noto

Castello Reale ruderi

Noto (27 Km)

The royal castle of Noto, also known as the old castle, is located in Noto Antica, on Mount Alveria, about 10 km from Noto. The castle is the only well-preserved monument in the entire medieval town. A hanging wall, which can be seen even from afar, is what is left of the tower. The fortress walls are covered with graffiti and written left by the prisoners. We can still find crosses, dates, names and even Galeoni's imaginative drawing. On the floor there are several rectangular engravings used for game with checkers.

Porta d. Montagna - >Noto

Porta d. Montagna

Noto (29 Km)

The door to the Mountain, from which you access Monte Alveria, is located in the “Ancient Noto”, the ancient town of Noto destroyed in 1693 by a powerful earthquake. Noto had powerful walls (fortifications) from which it was accessed through two north and south gates and seven smaller gates, one of these precisely “The Gate of the Mountain”. The fortifications were erected during the Arab domination between the 800 and 900 the door is still well preserved.

Chiesa Madre - >Carlentini

Chiesa Madre

Carlentini (31 Km)

The Mother Church: a jewel set in the heart of the city of Carlentini. This is the best definition for describing the beauty and majesty of this Church.

Palazzo comunale - >Carlentini

Palazzo comunale

Carlentini (31 Km)

The Municipal Palace of Carlentini is undoubtedly the most beautiful civil building in the Carlentina city. It is located in Piazza Armando Diaz. Built at the beginning of the 19th century in neoclassical forms, the Municipal Palace was modified and embellished in 1876 at the expense of the Coomendator Carmelo Scavonetto (who then held the post of Mayor of the town) . The City Hall of Carlentini suffered serious damage due to the earthquake of 13 December 1990, but after years of restoration, it returned functional again.

Duomo di San Giorgio - >Modica

Duomo di San Giorgio

Modica (52 Km)

Museo Civico Belliniano - >Catania

Museo Civico Belliniano

Catania (49 Km)

In the Palazzo Gravina-Cruylas, the birthplace of Vincenzo Bellini, the five rooms are filled with memorabilia that trace the life of Bellini and his family, paintings, books, music sheets, musical instruments and the composer's death mask.

Tesoro di Santa Maria La Stella - >Militello in Val di Catania

Tesoro di Santa Maria La Stella

Militello in Val di Catania (47 Km)

The Treasure Museum of the Sanctuary of Santa Maria della Stella was founded in 1996, and is located in the homonymous sanctuary. The exhibition is divided into the three rooms, where in the first section you can admire the works dating back to the fifteenth century, in the second are exhibited the precious vestments made between the 17th and 18th centuries, while in the last room there are statues and liturgical objects that date from the fifteenth century to the nineteenth century. The collection also includes the Treasure of Santa Maria della Stella which consists of 587 jewels, among which you can admire necklaces, earrings, bracelets and rings.

Museo di San Nicolò - >Militello in Val di Catania

Museo di San Nicolò

Militello in Val di Catania (47 Km)

The Museum of San Nicolò is set up in the interior rooms of the Church of San Nicolò, located in the historic center of the village. It was born thanks to the contribution of the citizens of Militello. The museum shows to the public sacred furnishings, silver, sculptures and valuable paintings dating back to the fourteenth and eighteenth centuries.

Museo Ibleo delle Arti e Tradizioni Popolari S. A. Guastella - >Modica

Museo Ibleo delle Arti e Tradizioni Popolari "S. A. Guastella"

Modica (52 Km)

The Iblean Museum of Popular Arts and Traditions “S. A. Guastella” collects a considerable collection on local life. There are fifteen different sections in it, all collected in a large house with courtyard and other typical premises. There is also a room that presents popular religiosity and how it developed.

Museo Civico F. L. Belgiorno - >Modica

Museo Civico "F. L. Belgiorno"

Modica (53 Km)

The “F. L. Belgiorno” Civic Museum is divided into several sectors, with chronological order. Among the findings of great importance is a splendid statue depicting Heracles, dating from the end of the 3rd century BC.

Museo Civico - >Noto

Museo Civico

Noto (28 Km)

The Civic Museum of Noto is divided into two sections, the first archaeological that collects all the finds found from the excavations of the ancient archaeological complex of Noto and the second artistic is the Art Gallery contemporary E.E. Pirrone, created by the donation of the works of the sculptor Giuseppe Pirrone, famous at national level.

Antiquarium di Megara Hyblaea - >Augusta

Antiquarium di Megara Hyblaea

Augusta (18 Km)

The Greek colony of Megara Hyblaea, founded by the megarese in 728 BC, was razed to the ground twice, in 483 BC by Gelone, tyrant of Gela, and, in 213 BC, by the Romans. The necropolis is located outside the walls, leaning against the oldest city. One of the characteristics of the site is based on the fact that you can still read the various phases of life in the city, starting from the archaic remains that the buildings of the Hellenistic period have overlapped. Most of Megara's archaeological heritage is now kept in the P. Orsi museum in Syracuse.

Museo Civico - >Avola

Museo Civico

Avola (23 Km)

The Civic Museum of Avola, is located in the south of Piazza Umberto and is located in an eighteenth-century building. It was born to collect and present archaeological findings to the public. Inside the museum, we can admire a rich collection of archaeological objects from Avola Antica. In addition to this we also find prehistoric Sicilian, Greek, Roman, Medieval and Renaissance finds. It is currently open to all interested parties.

Chiesa di Montevergine (San Girolamo) - >Noto

Chiesa di Montevergine (San Girolamo)

Noto (28 Km)

The Church of Montevergine or San Girolamo was built between 1695 and 1697, for the Cistercian Sisters of Monte Vergine. The church is dedicated to St. Jerome, doctor of the Church. The building has a concave façade, with two bell towers and has an interesting scenographic aspect. At the top of the staircase stands the door, bordered by six pilasters and two quadrangular columns. The Church has a single nave, surrounded by Corinthian columns with a classic look, surmounted by stuccoes and half-reliefs of angels.

Palazzo Ducezio - Sala degli Specchi - >Noto

Palazzo Ducezio - Sala degli Specchi

Noto (28 Km)

The building dates back to the 18th century and is the seat of the Town Hall. The biggest attraction of this building is the Hall of Mirrors, which has an oval shape decorated with gold stucco and beautiful mirrors. The central painting was carried out in 1826 by the master A. Mazza and depicts an allegory of the king of the Sicilian. The room is used to host illustrious delegations and prestigious events.

Chiesa del Collegio - San Carlo al Corso - >Noto

Chiesa del Collegio - San Carlo al Corso

Noto (28 Km)

The church of the College of Noto is the church of the Jesuit convent, and is dedicated to San Carlo Borromeo. The façade has three levels, and is characterized by free columns, instead, the interior reserves numerous works of art and various paintings on canvas. The bell tower of the church consists of three bells. From the church you can admire the panorama of the historic center of Noto.

Torrioni di Carlentini Diroccato - >Carlentini

Torrioni di Carlentini Diroccato

Carlentini (32 Km)

The towers of Carlentini date back to the sixteenth century and are defensive fortifications that were built by the Spaniards. Unfortunately, the construction of these buildings has not been completed. Also for this reason, only parts of the structure are visible today. The towers are located in the historic center, incorporated with the rest of today's buildings.

Palazzo Biscari - >Catania

Palazzo Biscari

Catania (49 Km)

Palazzo Biscari is one of the most important private buildings in Catania. It represents a unique case, for the structure, the plant and the decorations. It was built at the request of the Paterno Castello family, princes of Biscari from the end of 600`. Inside the building, there is the “party hall”, in the Rococo style, decorated with mirrors and frescoes.

Palazzo dell'Università - >Catania

Palazzo dell'Università

Catania (49 Km)

Today's Palazzo dell'Università was built in 1696, by Giovan Battista Vaccarini, Francesco, Antonino Battaglia and many other architects of the time. The majesty of the structure occupies a large area. The building has well-groomed 18th-century architectural decorative elements. On the façade you can see the coat of arms of Aragon, while inside there are numerous frescoes, works by Giovan Battista Piparo. Since 1696, the building has been home to the University of Catania, from which it also took its name.

Fontana di Proserpina - >Catania

Fontana di Proserpina

Catania (49 Km)

The fountain was built at the beginning of the 20th century, designed by Giulio Moschetti. The monument represents one of the most famous myths in the area, the rat of Proserpina, whose legend is linked to the history of the city.

Castello Chadra ruderi - >Francofonte

Castello Chadra ruderi

Francofonte (38 Km)

The Chadra Castle was built in 1270 and was also known as 'Chadra'. The construction has been disputed several times among several important families in the area. Its structure had the shape of a master tower. In addition, there was also a large courtyard. Today we can only see ruins of this whole complex.

Castello di Francofonte - >Francofonte

Castello di Francofonte

Francofonte (38 Km)

The castle of Francofonte is located in the province of Syracuse, in the highest part of the town. There is no precise information about the origins of the structure but it is assumed to be around 1350, with the initial construction of the eastern cylindrical tower, to which the twin tower will follow. In the two towers the baronal houses were settled. The castle, at the beginning, had a rectangular shape.

Eremo di San Corrado Fuori le Mura - >Noto

Eremo di San Corrado Fuori le Mura

Noto (26 Km)

The Hermitage of San Corrado Outside the Walls is located in the Valley of Miracles not very far from Noto. It was inhabited by San Corrado Confalonieri in the period between 1322 and 1351. The church of San Corrado Outside the Walls was built during the eighteenth century in the place where this hermitage was located. Inside there is a statue dedicated to the Saint as well as a canvas of the “Madonna and Child” and a shovel depicting San Corrado.

Teatro Comunale Vittorio Emanuele - >Noto

Teatro Comunale Vittorio Emanuele

Noto (28 Km)

The Teatro Comunale Vittorio Emanuele is located in front of the Church of San Domenico and dates back to the end of the 19th century. It was inaugurated in 1870, and, since then, the stage of the theater has hosted the most famous artists such as Tina di Lorenzo, Pierantonio Tasca and Eleonore Duse. The theater has a capacity of 320 seats and a gallery with 80 seats. In 1990 the theater was renovated and reopened in 1997.

Museo del Giocattolo - >Catania

Museo del Giocattolo

Catania (49 Km)

In the halls of Palazzo Bruca are exposed different toys for composition and origin, dating back to the '800 and the first half of the '900. There are several rooms dedicated to children's workshops, where performances and games are hosted.

Arte Nuvò - >Catania

Arte Nuvò

Catania (50 Km)

Art Nuvò was born as a combination of exhibition space open to critics and historians and more. In addition to solo exhibitions of young talents and established artists, are exhibited works by various artists .

Teatro Stabile di Catania - >Catania

Teatro Stabile di Catania

Catania (51 Km)

it is one of the most important cultural buildings of the town. It has three rooms: the Teatro Giovanni Verga (the main hall), the Teatro Angelo Musco and the Teatro Ambasciatori, offering the public a wide range of shows, in part self-produced.

Camera Teatro Studio - >Catania

Camera Teatro Studio

Catania (51 Km)

The Camera Teatro Studio, active since 2002 in Catania on initiative of the Centro Teatrale Siciliano, focuses its work on the new theater and contemporary drama, as well as on the training of the public.

Teatro dell'Accademia - >Catania

Teatro dell'Accademia

Catania (52 Km)

It houses, in addition to the cabarets also the laboratory of laugh. A real school to become a real comic-comedian, a workshop for everyone who loves humor and irony, with an eye to clever satire.

Torre Avalos - >Augusta

Torre Avalos

Augusta (16 Km)

The Tower of Avalos was built in 1570 by Viceroy Don Francisco Fernandez Avalos de Aquino. It is located on the island that is located in the Ionian Sea, in Sicily. Officially it is part of the municipality of Augusta in the province of Syracuse in Sicily. The Tower and the Lantern were demolished in 1678 by the French, in 1681 it was rebuilt. The tower of Avalos has a height of 26 m. It was used by the Navy as a port control zone until the 1970s. It belongs to medieval times.

Castello Svevo di Augusta - >Augusta

Castello Svevo di Augusta

Augusta (17 Km)

The Swabian Castle of Augusta dates back to medieval times, and is located on the highest point of the small peninsula near the city of Augsburg. The building has a remarkable historical and architectural value, and offers a beautiful view of the sea. It is currently open to the public and is well preserved.

Il Rivellino - >Augusta

Il Rivellino

Augusta (17 Km)

Around 1640, during the major works of strengthening the Piazzaforte to defend from the ground, the isthmus was cut by creating two moats, from that moment this area was called “the cut”. In place of the isthmus, three rivels were built in 1682 in military architecture: Quintana, Sant'Anna and Santo Stefano. The only one that still exists today is the Rivellino Quintana, placed on an artificial islet of a triangular shape built at the same time as the fortification of the city.

Castello di Brucoli - >Augusta

Castello di Brucoli

Augusta (23 Km)

The castle of Bruscoli was erected by Giovanni Çabastida between 1462 and 1467. It has historical and architectural value for the area of Brucoli, a hamlet of the municipality of Augusta, in the province of Syracuse. The fortress had the function of protecting and guarding the Gulf of the Sea. The building is currently open to the public.

Forte Garcia - >Augusta

Forte Garcia

Augusta (18 Km)

Fort Garcia was built in 1567 by the Spanish Viceroy Don F.Garcia de Toledo. It is located inside the port, near the seaplane area and the Hangar Park. During the Kingdom of Italy it was under the military administration of the Royal Navy and served mainly as a warehouse.

Forte Vittoria - >Augusta

Forte Vittoria

Augusta (18 Km)

The Fort of Vittoria stands in the municipality of Augusta, in the province of Syracuse in Sicily. It dates back to 1300 and was built by Frederick II of Swabia, who was the Duke of Swabia until 1132. Until 1950 it was used by the Navy. At the center of the fort is an ancient Norman tower. It is currently open to the public.

Odeon - >Catania

Odeon

Catania (50 Km)

Acquedotto Romano - >Catania

Acquedotto Romano

Catania (49 Km)

The Roman aqueduct of Catania was the greatest work of piping water in Roman Sicily.

Porta Garibaldi - >Catania

Porta Garibaldi

Catania (49 Km)

Arch raised in 1768 to celebrate the marriage of Ferdinand I and Marie Caroline of Austria.

Sito Storico Monastero San Benedetto - >Catania

Sito Storico Monastero San Benedetto

Catania (49 Km)

It’ s possible to visit some amazing areas of the Benedictine cloistered Convent, the ruins of a roman domus recently found in its subsoil, the Church of Saint Benedict and its entrance: the stairs of the Angels. All this represents one of the most important baroque monumental complex. The tour includes the Macs – Museum of Contemporary Art of Sicily - located in the Convent ‘s little abbey.

Chiesa di San Gaetano - >Portopalo di Capo Passero

Chiesa di San Gaetano

Portopalo di Capo Passero (47 Km)

The Church of San Gaetano, Patron of Portopalo, is located in the heart of the village and in the heart of the villagers. Located on the corner of Via Vittorio Emanuele and Via Lucio Tasca.

Dir Arte - >Modica

Dir Arte

Modica (52 Km)

Necropoli di Pantalica - >Ferla

Necropoli di Pantalica

Ferla (30 Km)

Teatro Sangiorgi - >Catania

Teatro Sangiorgi

Catania (49 Km)

Although belonging to the Teatro Massimo Bellini, Teatro Sangiorgi, with its 477 seats,ensures the city with an offer of cultural diversity: contemporary music, chamber music, drama and operetta as well as experimental theater.

Museo di Mineralogia - Paleontologia e Vulcanologia di Catania - >Catania

Museo di Mineralogia - Paleontologia e Vulcanologia di Catania

Catania (50 Km)

It preserves fossils from Sicily and other Italian regions, and the world. There are admirable collection of fish fossils dating back seven million years and the skeleton of the little elephant of approx. 500,000 years ago.

Castello Norm. ruderi - >Palazzolo Acreide

Castello Norm. ruderi

Palazzolo Acreide (33 Km)

Sea

La spiaggia di Vendicari - >Siracusa

La spiaggia di Vendicari

Siracusa

La spiaggia di Agnone - >Siracusa

La spiaggia di Agnone

Siracusa

La spiaggia di Gallina - >Siracusa

La spiaggia di Gallina

Siracusa

La spiaggia dell’Arenella - >Siracusa

La spiaggia dell’Arenella

Siracusa

Spiaggia di Ognina - >Siracusa

Spiaggia di Ognina

Siracusa

Calabernardo - >Siracusa

Calabernardo

Siracusa

La spiaggia delle Fontane Bianche - >Siracusa

La spiaggia delle Fontane Bianche

Siracusa

About 15 kilometers from Syracuse, there is the beach of the white fountains which has nothing to envy of those exotic areas that we often see on television or on the internet. It is made up of natural white stones and very fine white sand. Its particular name is due to the fact that on it there are numerous freshwater fountains as well as bathing establishments, hotels and fantastic nightclubs. Here, the possibility of practicing water sports in complete tranquility is offered.

La Spiaggia di Eloro - >Siracusa

La Spiaggia di Eloro

Siracusa

Pianeta Blu Diving - >Siracusa

Pianeta Blu Diving

Siracusa

N&S Diving - >Siracusa

N&S Diving

Siracusa

Club Sommozzatori Siracusa - >Siracusa

Club Sommozzatori Siracusa

Siracusa

Centro Sub Free Diving - >Siracusa

Centro Sub Free Diving

Siracusa

Bluenose, Diving & Surroundings - >Siracusa

Bluenose, Diving & Surroundings

Siracusa

Bluenose Diving & Surroundings - >Siracusa

Bluenose Diving & Surroundings

Siracusa

Marcopolo Cruising S.R.L. - >Siracusa

Marcopolo Cruising S.R.L.

Siracusa

Sailing Team Di Santoro S. E C. S.A.S. - >Siracusa

Sailing Team Di Santoro S. E C. S.A.S.

Siracusa

Lido Le Nereidi - >Siracusa

Lido Le Nereidi

Siracusa

Lido Varco 23 - >Siracusa

Lido Varco 23

Siracusa

Le Terrazze di Nettuno - >Siracusa

Le Terrazze di Nettuno

Siracusa

Spiaggia Marianelli (Eloro) - >Noto

Spiaggia Marianelli (Eloro)

Noto (31 Km)

Spiaggia di Carratois - Portopalo - >Pachino

Spiaggia di Carratois - Portopalo

Pachino (51 Km)

Spiaggia delle Formiche - >Pachino

Spiaggia delle Formiche

Pachino (51 Km)

Spiaggia della Tonnara nell'Oasi di Vendicari - >Noto

Spiaggia della Tonnara nell'Oasi di Vendicari

Noto (35 Km)

Spiaggia Cala Mosche nell'Oasi di Vendicari - >Noto

Spiaggia Cala Mosche nell'Oasi di Vendicari

Noto (33 Km)

Spiaggia do'Iancu - >Noto

Spiaggia do'Iancu

Noto (32 Km)

Spiaggia di Foce Simeto - >Catania

Spiaggia di Foce Simeto

Catania (39 Km)

Spiaggia di agnone - >Augusta

Spiaggia di agnone

Augusta (32 Km)

Lido Verde - >Catania

Lido Verde

Catania (43 Km)

Marzà Beach Club - >Ispica

Marzà Beach Club

Ispica (50 Km)

Lido Roma - >Catania

Lido Roma

Catania (44 Km)

Spiaggia Santa Maria di Focallo - >Ispica

Spiaggia Santa Maria di Focallo

Ispica (52 Km)

La Spiaggia Maganuco - >Modica

La Spiaggia Maganuco

Modica (58 Km)

Bagno 64 Beach & Restaurant - >Priolo Gargallo

Bagno 64 Beach & Restaurant

Priolo Gargallo (8 Km)

Baiamuri - >Pachino

Baiamuri

Pachino (44 Km)

Kukua Beach - >Noto

Kukua Beach

Noto (15 Km)

Lido Le Palme - >Catania

Lido Le Palme

Catania (45 Km)

Lido Azzurro - >Noto

Lido Azzurro

Noto (28 Km)

Lido Bikini Beach - >Catania

Lido Bikini Beach

Catania (50 Km)

Lido Cocoa Beach - >Catania

Lido Cocoa Beach

Catania (50 Km)

Lido Scialai comfort beach cafe - >Noto

Lido Scialai comfort beach cafe

Noto (52 Km)

Lido Etna  - >Catania

Lido Etna

Catania (45 Km)

Alkamar  - >Catania

Alkamar

Catania (44 Km)

Internazionale - >Catania

Internazionale

Catania (44 Km)

Lido America - >Catania

Lido America

Catania (44 Km)

Lido Niki Village - >Catania

Lido Niki Village

Catania (44 Km)

Lido Europa - >Catania

Lido Europa

Catania (46 Km)

Lido Excelsior - >Catania

Lido Excelsior

Catania (46 Km)

Le Piramidi Beach - >Catania

Le Piramidi Beach

Catania (46 Km)

Lido Azzurro - >Catania

Lido Azzurro

Catania (47 Km)

Lido Belvedere - >Catania

Lido Belvedere

Catania (46 Km)

Lido Arcobaleno - >Catania

Lido Arcobaleno

Catania (47 Km)

Spiaggetta nera S. Giovanni li Cuti - >Catania

Spiaggetta nera S. Giovanni li Cuti

Catania (50 Km)

Spiaggia Venere Viale Kennedy Presidente - >Catania

Spiaggia Venere Viale Kennedy Presidente

Catania (46 Km)

Spiaggia Polifemo Viale Kennedy Presidente - >Catania

Spiaggia Polifemo Viale Kennedy Presidente

Catania (45 Km)

Spiaggia Villaggio Delfino E45 Vaccarizzo - >Catania

Spiaggia Villaggio Delfino E45 Vaccarizzo

Catania (35 Km)

Spiaggia Santa Maria del Lume Viale Kennedy Presidente - >Catania

Spiaggia Santa Maria del Lume Viale Kennedy Presidente

Catania (46 Km)

Spiaggia Polizia Viale Kennedy Presidente - >Catania

Spiaggia Polizia Viale Kennedy Presidente

Catania (47 Km)

Spiaggia Polizia di Stato Viale Kennedy Presidente - >Catania

Spiaggia Polizia di Stato Viale Kennedy Presidente

Catania (47 Km)

Spiaggia Vigili del Fuoco Viale Kennedy Presidente - >Catania

Spiaggia Vigili del Fuoco Viale Kennedy Presidente

Catania (47 Km)

Spiaggia libera Comunale n. 3 - >Catania

Spiaggia libera Comunale n. 3

Catania (43 Km)

Spiaggia libera Comunale n. 2 - >Catania

Spiaggia libera Comunale n. 2

Catania (44 Km)

Spiaggia Patrizia  - >Catania

Spiaggia Patrizia

Catania (44 Km)

Spiaggia Roma Viale Kennedy Presidente - >Catania

Spiaggia Roma Viale Kennedy Presidente

Catania (44 Km)

Spiaggia Venere Viale Kennedy Presidente - >Catania

Spiaggia Venere Viale Kennedy Presidente

Catania (45 Km)

Spiaggia Souvenir Viale Kennedy Presidente - >Catania

Spiaggia Souvenir Viale Kennedy Presidente

Catania (45 Km)

Spiaggia Piattoforma balneare gratuita estiva - >Catania

Spiaggia Piattoforma balneare gratuita estiva

Catania (51 Km)

Country

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Unione dei Comuni Valle degli Iblei

Siracusa

SICULA RENT

Siracusa

A.P.T. Azienda di Promozione Turistica

Siracusa

Apt Siracusa

Siracusa

Comune di Siracusa

Siracusa

Porto Baia di Ognina

Siracusa

Porto Siracusa Sr

Siracusa

I.A.T. Ufficio Informazioni E di Accoglienza Turistica

Siracusa

A.A.P.I.T. Azienda Autonoma Provinciale per l'Incremento Turistico

Siracusa

A.A.P.T. Azienda Autonoma Provinciale Turistica

Siracusa

A.A.S.T. Azienda Autonoma di Soggiorno e Turismo

Siracusa

A.P.T. Azienda di Promozione Turistica

Siracusa

I.A.T. Ufficio Informazioni e di Accoglienza Turistica

Siracusa

I.A.T. Ufficio Informazioni e di Accoglienza Turistica

Siracusa

Comune di Modica

Modica (52 Km)

Comune di Ispica

Ispica (47 Km)

Azienda Autonoma Provinciale per L'Incremento Turistico di Catania

Catania (50 Km)

Jacarè Rent a car

Catania (49 Km)

A.A.P.T. Azienda Autonoma Provinciale Turistica

Noto (28 Km)

A.P.T. Azienda di Promozione Turistica

Catania (50 Km)

I.A.T.

Catania (50 Km)

Comune di Noto

Noto (28 Km)

Comune di Pachino

Pachino (46 Km)

Comune di Chiaramonte Gulfi

Chiaramonte Gulfi (51 Km)

Comune di Avola

Avola (22 Km)

Comune di Buccheri

Buccheri (38 Km)

Comune di Buscemi

Buscemi (33 Km)

Comune di Canicattini Bagni

Canicattini Bagni (19 Km)

Comune di Catania

Catania (55 Km)

Comune di Militello in Val di Catania

Militello in Val di Catania (47 Km)

Comune di Scordia

Scordia (45 Km)

Comune di Cassaro

Cassaro (29 Km)

Comune di Ferla

Ferla (30 Km)

Comune di Floridia

Floridia (14 Km)

Comune di Lentini

Lentini (33 Km)

Comune di Melilli

Melilli (16 Km)

Comune di Palazzolo Acreide

Palazzolo Acreide (33 Km)

Comune di Priolo Gargallo

Priolo Gargallo (11 Km)

Comune di Rosolini

Rosolini (41 Km)

Comune di Solarino

Solarino (14 Km)

Comune di Sortino

Sortino (22 Km)

Pro Loco Carlentini

Carlentini (31 Km)

Aeroporto Catania

Catania (49 Km)

Parco Tematico

Catania (10674 Km)

Porto Augusta Sr

Augusta (19 Km)

Porto Augusta Terravecchia

Augusta (16 Km)

Porto Augusta - Cala del Molo

Augusta (17 Km)

Porto Marina di Avola Sr

Avola (24 Km)

Porto Catania

Catania (48 Km)

Porto Rossi

Catania (50 Km)

Porto

Catania (50 Km)

porto turistico-Catania-CT

Catania (51 Km)

Porto Catania Ognina Ct

Catania (51 Km)

Comune di Francofonte

Francofonte (38 Km)

Comune di Vizzini

Vizzini (47 Km)

Comune di Giarratana

Giarratana (43 Km)

Comune di Augusta

Augusta (17 Km)

Comune di Carlentini

Carlentini (31 Km)

Comune di Licodia Eubea

Licodia Eubea (51 Km)

Comune di Monterosso Almo

Monterosso Almo (45 Km)

A.A.P.T.Azienda Autonoma Provinciale Turistica

Noto (28 Km)

I.A.T. Ufficio Informazioni E di Accoglienza Turistica

Catania (50 Km)

A.A.S.T.Azienda Autonoma di Soggiorno E Turismo

Catania (7264 Km)

Porto Porto Palo di Capo Passero Sr

Portopalo di Capo Passero (48 Km)

Porto Marzamemi Sr

Pachino (41 Km)

I.A.T. Ufficio Informazioni e di Accoglienza Turistica Augusta

Augusta (17 Km)

I.A.T. Ufficio Informazioni e di Accoglienza Turistica Avola

Avola (23 Km)

I.A.T. Ufficio Informazioni e di Accoglienza Turistica Buccheri

Buccheri (38 Km)

I.A.T. Ufficio Informazioni e di Accoglienza Turistica Buscemi

Buscemi (35 Km)

I.A.T. Ufficio Informazioni e di Accoglienza Turistica Canicattini Bagni

Canicattini Bagni (19 Km)

I.A.T. Ufficio Informazioni e di Accoglienza Turistica Carlentini

Carlentini (31 Km)

I.A.T. Ufficio Informazioni e di Accoglienza Turistica Cassaro

Cassaro (29 Km)

I.A.T. Ufficio Informazioni e di Accoglienza Turistica Chiaramonte Gulfi

Chiaramonte Gulfi (51 Km)

I.A.T. Ufficio Informazioni e di Accoglienza Turistica Ferla

Ferla (30 Km)

I.A.T. Ufficio Informazioni e di Accoglienza Turistica Floridia

Floridia (11 Km)

I.A.T. Ufficio Informazioni e di Accoglienza Turistica Francofonte

Francofonte (38 Km)

I.A.T. Ufficio Informazioni e di Accoglienza Turistica Giarratana

Giarratana (43 Km)

I.A.T. Ufficio Informazioni e di Accoglienza Turistica Ispica

Ispica (47 Km)

I.A.T. Ufficio Informazioni e di Accoglienza Turistica Lentini

Lentini (33 Km)

I.A.T. Ufficio Informazioni e di Accoglienza Turistica Licodia Eubea

Licodia Eubea (51 Km)

I.A.T. Ufficio Informazioni e di Accoglienza Turistica Melilli

Melilli (17 Km)

I.A.T. Ufficio Informazioni e di Accoglienza Turistica Militello In Val Di Catania

Militello in Val di Catania (47 Km)

I.A.T. Ufficio Informazioni e di Accoglienza Turistica Modica

Modica (52 Km)

I.A.T. Ufficio Informazioni e di Accoglienza Turistica Monterosso Almo

Monterosso Almo (45 Km)

I.A.T. Ufficio Informazioni e di Accoglienza Turistica Noto

Noto (28 Km)

I.A.T. Ufficio Informazioni e di Accoglienza Turistica Pachino

Pachino (44 Km)

I.A.T. Ufficio Informazioni e di Accoglienza Turistica Palazzolo Acreide

Palazzolo Acreide (33 Km)

I.A.T. Ufficio Informazioni e di Accoglienza Turistica Portopalo Di Capo Passero

Portopalo di Capo Passero (46 Km)

I.A.T. Ufficio Informazioni e di Accoglienza Turistica Priolo Gargallo

Priolo Gargallo (11 Km)

I.A.T. Ufficio Informazioni e di Accoglienza Turistica Rosolini

Rosolini (41 Km)

I.A.T. Ufficio Informazioni e di Accoglienza Turistica Scordia

Scordia (45 Km)

I.A.T. Ufficio Informazioni e di Accoglienza Turistica Solarino

Solarino (14 Km)

I.A.T. Ufficio Informazioni e di Accoglienza Turistica Sortino

Sortino (23 Km)

I.A.T. Ufficio Informazioni e di Accoglienza Turistica Vizzini

Vizzini (47 Km)

Destinations nearby

Priolo Gargallo

Priolo Gargallo

It is 12,5 Km away - about 18 minutes

Floridia

Floridia

It is 15,7 Km away - about 21 minutes

Solarino

Solarino

It is 19,1 Km away - about 24 minutes

Melilli

Melilli

It is 23,5 Km away - about 25 minutes

Canicattini Bagni

Canicattini Bagni

It is 24,6 Km away - about 28 minutes

Avola

Avola

It is 29,1 Km away - about 29 minutes

Sortino

Sortino

It is 32,2 Km away - about 36 minutes

Augusta

Augusta

It is 35,3 Km away - about 35 minutes

Noto

Noto

It is 39,5 Km away - about 39 minutes

Palazzolo Acreide

Palazzolo Acreide

It is 42 Km away - about 45 minutes

Carlentini

Carlentini

It is 42,7 Km away - about 46 minutes

Ferla

Ferla

It is 42,7 Km away - about 50 minutes

 
 
 
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