Priolo Gargallo

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Priolo Gargallo is a comune in the Province of Syracuse, Sicily. It is about 190 kilometres southeast of Palermo and about 13 kilometres northwest of Syracuse. ()

Alternative names: Population: 11.9 thous.Area: 21.98 mi²Coordinates: 37°9'29"N, 15°11'23"E

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Priolo Gargallo – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Castello Eurialo, Megara Hyblaea, Thapsos, Maria Santissima Assunta.

4.9 miSE
Ancient Greek architecture, Forts and castles
Castello Eurialo, Syracuse
127 min walk • The Euryalus Fortress located in the frazione of Belvedere, was the key point in the fortifications of the ancient Greek city of Syracuse. It is located on the highest point of the hill of Epipolae, around 7 km northwest of Syracuse.
3.2 miN
City, Archaeological site
Megara Hyblaea
82 min walk • Megara Hyblaea – perhaps identical with Hybla Major – is an ancient Greek colony in Sicily, situated near Augusta on the east coast, 20 kilometres north-northwest of Syracuse, Italy, on the deep bay formed by the Xiphonian promontory.
2.2 miE
Village, Archaeological site
Thapsos
57 min walk • Thapsos was a prehistoric village in Sicily of the middle Bronze Age. It was found by the Italian archaeologist Paolo Orsi on the small peninsula of Magnisi, near Priolo Gargallo.
5.2 miN
37°13'48"N • 15°13'10"E
Maria Santissima Assunta, Augusta
134 min walk • Sacred and religious sites, Church
3.7 miW
37°10'40"N • 15°7'41"E
San Sebastiano, Melilli
94 min walk • Church
5.5 miSW
Locality
Solarino
140 min walk • One of the main attractions in Solarino is the historic Chiesa Madre church, which dates back to the 18th century and features beautiful Baroque architecture and a stunning interior adorned with ornate frescoes and intricate marble work.
5.6 miS
Town
Floridia
144 min walk • Floridia is a town and comune in the Province of Syracuse, Sicily.