This archaeological park can be found in the new part of the town at walking distance from Ortigia. It holds a Greek theatre, a Roman amphitheatre, the altar of Geron II, several quarries (among which "the ear of Dionysus") and various various necropoli.

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Marjolijn D.

Jul 18, 2010

Everybody that is the least bit interested in history and archaeology should visit this place when in Siracusa. I loved the two theatres, especially the greek theatre which is rather well preserved. The Ear of Dionysus is an ancient quarry with some great accoustic. As a result it is always packed with big groups and their guides testing the accoustic by shouting. This is a bit of a pity. You can buy a combi-ticket with the archaeological museum a few streets away, highly recommended.

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Cameron R.

Jun 12, 2009

Great site with a lot of history spanning from the times of Athens and her failed attack on the city to the Roman times. Amazing ruins to see including colosseum, theaters, old quarries and the like.

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Cindy V.

Mar 8, 2009

This beautiful place in the suburbs of Siracusa city in greek style contents a large and well-restaured theater, a roman arena and old latomies (artificial caves) in the middel of flowered trees. Nice !

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