Neighbourhood · UNESCO
Ortygia
Syracuse, Italy
Syracuse's island old town, a maze of baroque lanes and seafront promenades.
Ruins · Italy · Sicily
Neapolis Archaeological Park
Syracuse's Greek theatre, Roman amphitheatre and ancient quarries.
UNESCO World Heritage Paid entry about 2 h
For storytellers
Why Neapolis Archaeological Park matters
A large park with a big Greek theatre, a Roman amphitheatre and limestone quarries with a cave called the Ear of Dionysius. Performances of ancient Greek drama are staged in spring. Visit in the morning for the cooler air, and do not miss the echoing quarry caves.
Talking points
- Greek theatre cut into rock.
- Ear of Dionysius cave.
- Classical plays in spring.
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