Museo del Papiro, Syracuse

Name: Museo del Papiro
Address: Via Nizza, 14, Syracuse, 96100, Italy
Telephone: +39 0931 22100

#24 among attractions in Syracuse

Museum, Specialty museum

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Facts and practical information

Museo del Papiro (address: Via Nizza, 14) is a place located in Syracuse (Sicily autonomous region) and belongs to the category of museum, specialty museum.

It is situated at an altitude of 43 feet, and its geographical coordinates are 37°3'37"N latitude and 15°17'53"E longitude.

Planning a visit to this place, one can easily and conveniently get there by public transportation. Museo del Papiro is a short distance from the following public transport stations: Umberto 2 (bus, 16 min walk).

Among other places and attractions worth visiting in the area are: Chiesa di San Filippo (church, 2 min walk), Vicolo I alla Giudecca (shopping, 4 min walk), City Theater (concerts and shows, 6 min walk).

Coordinates: 37°3'37"N, 15°17'53"E

Address

Via Nizza, 14Syracuse 96100 Italy

Contact

+39 0931 22100

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Museo del Papiro – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Tempio di Apollo, Roman amphitheater, Castello Maniace, Fountain of Arethusa.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Museo del Papiro open?

Museo del Papiro is open:

Monday closed
Tuesday 10 am - 7 pm
Wednesday 10 am - 7 pm
Thursday 10 am - 7 pm
Friday 10 am - 7 pm
Saturday 10 am - 7 pm
Sunday 10 am - 2 pm

Which popular attractions are close to Museo del Papiro?

Nearby attractions include Chiesa di San Filippo, Syracuse (2 min walk), Vicolo I alla Giudecca, Syracuse (4 min walk), City Theater, Syracuse (6 min walk), Palazzo Montalto, Syracuse (6 min walk).

How to get to Museo del Papiro by public transport?

The nearest stations to Museo del Papiro:

Bus

Umberto 2 • Lines: 11, 21, 22, 23, 25, 26 (16 min walk)
Margherita est • Lines: 26 (19 min walk)