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Syracuse Cathedral (Cathedral of the Nativity of the Most Holy Mary)

Syracuse Cathedral (Cathedral of the Nativity of the Most Holy Mary)

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Syracuse Cathedral (Cathedral of the Nativity of the Most Holy Mary)

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Location: Siracusa, Sicily, Italy

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Best Hikes to Syracuse Cathedral (Cathedral of the Nativity of the Most Holy Mary)

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1. The Beauties of Siracusa — Ring Tour

19.6km

05:07

140m

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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2. Ortigia, Syracuse – Fountain of Arethusa loop from Siracusa

8.62km

02:16

70m

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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3. Arethusa Spring – Ortigia, Syracuse loop from Syracuse

4.81km

01:17

50m

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Andrea 🚴‍♀️⛷️🎿🥾

April 3, 2024

I love sitting on the steps and enjoying a gelato or a granita. The Temple of Minerva and the Cathedral Square are very impressive. But it is only empty here early in the morning or late in the evening.

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1Fritz-Marc 🚴🥾🏊🌲

May 18, 2018

The cathedral is a successful composition of ancient temple and medieval church
Santa Maria delle Colonne, translated as "Saint Mary of the Pillars", is the cathedral of Syracuse and also the main church of the city. It is located on the island of Ortygia and is at its highest point.

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DULMI

October 16, 2023

The cathedral on Ortigia includes the former main Doric temple of the Syrakusai polis, which was dedicated to Athena (Minerva) and was converted into a church with the introduction of Christianity. It is considered the most important church in the city of Syracuse and has been declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO. Outside it is mainly in Baroque and Rococo style, while inside parts from the Sikeliote period, which belonged to the Greek temple, alternate with parts from the Middle Ages, which were built by the Normans around the 17th century. The internal structure consists of several naves and chapels that have a classical and decorative style, also typical of the Baroque.

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Elevation 30 m

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Syracuse Cathedral (Cathedral of the Nativity of the Most Holy Mary)

1. The Beauties of Siracusa — Ring Tour

2. Ortigia, Syracuse – Fountain of Arethusa loop from Siracusa

3. Arethusa Spring – Ortigia, Syracuse loop from Syracuse

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