Castello Maniace, Syracuse

Name: Castello Maniace
Address: Via Castello Maniace 51, Syracuse, 96100, Italy
Telephone: +39 0931 464 420

#5 among attractions in Syracuse

Museum, Historical place, Forts and castles

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Facts and practical information

The Castello Maniace is a citadel and castle in Syracuse, Sicily, southern Italy. It is situated at the far point of the Ortygia island promontory, where it was constructed between 1232 and 1240 by the Emperor Frederick II. It bears the name of George Maniakes, the Byzantine general who besieged and took the city in 1038. Originally, one could only enter the castle over a bridge spanning a moat. A feature of the castle is the decorated portal. Today the castle is open to public and is a local tourist attraction in Syracuse. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 37°3'12"N, 15°17'43"E

Address

Via Castello Maniace 51Syracuse 96100 Italy

Contact

+39 0931 464 420

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Castello Maniace – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Tempio di Apollo, Fountain of Arethusa, Cathedral of Syracuse, Bellomo Palace Regional Gallery.

0.7 miN
Ancient Greek architecture, Ruins, Historical place
Tempio di Apollo, Syracuse
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~1640 ftNW
Historical place, Fountain, View point
Fountain of Arethusa, Syracuse
8 min walk • The Fountain of Arethusa is a natural fountain on the island of Ortygia in the historical centre of the city of Syracuse in Sicily.
0.4 miN
, Ancient Greek architecture, Church
Cathedral of Syracuse, Syracuse
12 min walk • The Cathedral of Syracuse, formally the Cattedrale metropolitana della Natività di Maria Santissima, is an ancient Catholic church in Syracuse, Sicily, the seat of the Catholic Archdiocese of Siracusa.
~1590 ftN
Museum, History museum, Gothic architecture
Bellomo Palace Regional Gallery, Syracuse
8 min walk • Bellomo Palace Regional Gallery is an art museum in Syracuse, Sicily.
0.5 miN
Architecture, Baroque architecture, Palace
Palazzo Beneventano del Bosco, Syracuse
13 min walk • The Palazzo Beneventano del Bosco is a large urban palace, located on piazza Duomo, across from the present city hall and diagonal to the Cathedral of Syracuse, in the island of Ortigia in the city of Syracuse in Sicily, Italy.
0.4 miN
Ancient Greek architecture, Temple
Temple of Athena, Syracuse
12 min walk • The Temple of Athena is a hexastyle peripteral Doric temple built in Syracuse in the 5th century BC by the tyrant Gelo after his victory over the Carthaginians at the Battle of Himera.
1.1 miSE
37°2'23"N • 15°18'23"E
Spiaggia della Pillirina, Syracuse
29 min walk • Beach
0.6 miN
Palace, Gothic architecture, Vernacular architecture
Palazzo Montalto, Syracuse
15 min walk • Palazzo Montalto, also known as Palazzo Mergulese-Montalto, is a late 14th-century palace on the island of Ortygia in Syracuse, Sicily.
~1960 ftN
37°3'31"N • 15°17'36"E
Chiesa di Santa Lucia alla Badia, Syracuse
10 min walk • Church
0.4 miN
Concerts and shows, Theater
City Theater, Syracuse
10 min walk • The Municipal Theater of Syracuse is a building located in Ortigia and is dedicated to theatrical works. It was inaugurated in 1897, remained in operation until 1962 when it was closed for maintenance work, and officially reopened for performances...
0.5 miN
37°3'37"N • 15°17'53"E
Museo del Papiro, Syracuse
13 min walk • Museum, Specialty museum

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Castello Maniace?

Nearby attractions include Vicolo Plemmirio, Syracuse (5 min walk), San Martino Vescovo, Syracuse (7 min walk), Bellomo Palace Regional Gallery, Syracuse (8 min walk), Fountain of Arethusa, Syracuse (8 min walk).

How to get to Castello Maniace by public transport?

The nearest stations to Castello Maniace:

Bus

Umberto 2 • Lines: 11, 21, 22, 23, 25, 26 (24 min walk)
Margherita est • Lines: 26 (27 min walk)