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Ortigia, Syracuse – Fountain of Arethusa loop from Greek Theatre

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Ortigia, Syracuse – Fountain of Arethusa loop from Greek Theatre

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Ortigia, Syracuse – Fountain of Arethusa loop from Greek Theatre

04:34

17.6km

100m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: May 17, 2026

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Parking

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1.84 km

Sanctuary of the Madonna of the Tears

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The top expert Weschnitztal is mistaken as often: no temple, name completely wrong! Tip nonsensical!
It is the church of Saint Thomas at the Pantheon (cf. corresponding correct HL!).

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2.54 km

Ortigia, Syracuse

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Syracuse is a city on the coast of the Ionian Sea in Sicily

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2.74 km

Temple of Apollo in Syracuse

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Greek temple in honor of the god Apollo from the 6th century BC

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3.71 km

Fountain of Arethusa

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A freshwater source essentially in the sea (on the island, and yet!)
This is really something special!

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3.97 km

View of Ortigia from the Pier

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Beautiful wide view of the pier

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4.47 km

Beach

5.26 km

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

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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 …

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5.67 km

Porta Marina

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17.6 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.12 km

6.07 km

2.71 km

2.51 km

Surfaces

10.4 km

5.33 km

1.41 km

294 m

Elevation

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Friday 22 May

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Ortigia, Syracuse – Fountain of Arethusa loop from Greek Theatre

Sanctuary of the Madonna of the Tears

Ortigia, Syracuse

Temple of Apollo in Syracuse

Fountain of Arethusa

View of Ortigia from the Pier

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

Porta Marina

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