Altar of Hieron, Syracuse

Name: Altar of Hieron
Address: Via Paradiso, 14, Syracuse, Italy

#20 among attractions in Syracuse

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The Altar of Hieron or the Great Altar of Syracuse is a monumental grand altar in the ancient quarter of Neapolis in Syracuse, Sicily. It was built in the Hellenistic period by King Hiero II and is the largest altar known from antiquity. ()

Local name: Ara di Ierone Coordinates: 37°4'28"N, 15°16'38"E

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Via Paradiso, 14Syracuse Italy

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Nearby attractions include: Ear of Dionysius, Tempio di Apollo, Roman amphitheater, Grotta del Ninfeo.

~850 ftNW
Limestone cave known as Ear of Dionysius
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Ancient Greek architecture, Ruins, Historical place
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~1060 ftNW
Aqueduct
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, Ancient Greek architecture, Church
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Concerts and shows, Ancient Greek architecture, Historical place
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1.3 miSE
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0.5 miE
Museum, History museum
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Ancient Greek architecture, Temple
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1.1 miW
Cemetery
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Which popular attractions are close to Altar of Hieron?

Nearby attractions include Roman amphitheater, Syracuse (3 min walk), Roman Amphitheatre, Syracuse (3 min walk), Ear of Dionysius, Syracuse (5 min walk), Grotto dei Cordari, Syracuse (5 min walk).

How to get to Altar of Hieron by public transport?

The nearest stations to Altar of Hieron:

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Gelone ovest 4 • Lines: 11, 26 (7 min walk)
Teracati est 1 • Lines: 11, 25 (7 min walk)