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The Neapolis Archaeological Park (Parco Archeologico della Neapolis), is in the northern part of the Neapolis quarter, one of the five areas of Syracuse in the Greek and Romans periods. There are several sites to see here but the mains ones are the Greek Theater (3rd century BC), the Roman...

Looking down into the Stone Quarries.

Altar of Hieron II, an altar for public sacrifices.

Ear of Dionysius, inside.

Ear of Dionysius, a large cavern carved into the stone hill.

Street of Tombs, above the Greek Theater.

Street of Tombs, above the Greek Theater.

Street of Tombs, graves cut into the stone walls.

Street of Tombs, graves cut into the stone walls.

Greek Theater, still in use today.

Greek Theater, 3rd century BC.

Roman Amphitheater, 3rd century AD.

List of monuments.

Map of the park.

Entrance. Some parking here. Park is across the road.

Ortigia is the historically rich island area of Siracusa in Sicily. It was founded by the Greeks and is the site of a beautiful romantic myth of antiquity, that of the nymph Arethusa and her lover Alpheus. Their union is celebrated in the Fountain of Arethusa, noteworthy because of its fresh...