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Ear of Dionysius

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Ear of Dionysius

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  • Location: Siracusa, Sicily, Italy

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    November 15, 2021

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    I wouldn't have expected it. The cave is huge and the acoustics are really impressive. You should definitely see it
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    June 4, 2022

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    Spectacular cave.
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    September 25, 2025

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    The "Ear of Dionysus," which, according to legend, Caravaggio named it. It is said that the tyrant Dionysus I of Syracuse secretly eavesdropped on the conversations of his prisoners through this cave, and since it is shaped like a donkey's ear, Caravaggio probably found the name extremely fitting.
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    Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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