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Fountain of Arethusa

A sight in Ortigia, Syracuse, free to visit and worth about 15 minutes. Best time to go: Evening.

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Fountain of Arethusa in Ortigia, Syracuse
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Why go

Freshwater spring by the sea with papyrus plants and ducks.

It is one of 10 curated places we feature in Syracuse, alongside 5 sights, 2 places to eat and 1 place for a drink. 3 more of our picks sit within 1 km in a straight line, so it pairs easily with Syracuse Cathedral and Ortigia. At about 15 minutes, it slots neatly between bigger plans.

Type
Sight
Neighborhood
Ortigia
Price
Free
Time needed
15 min
Best time
Evening

Nearby

The 6 closest curated picks in Syracuse, measured as straight-line distance.

  1. 1
    Syracuse Cathedral

    Baroque facade over a Greek temple of Athena, columns still visible inside.

    Sight · 0.3 km straight-line
  2. 2
    Ortigia

    Island old town of limestone lanes, sea walls and small piazzas.

    Sight · 0.4 km straight-line
  3. 3
    Caseificio Borderi

    Ortigia market cheesemonger known for huge made-to-order sandwiches.

    Food · 0.9 km straight-line
  4. 4
    Paolo Orsi Archaeological Museum

    One of Europe's major Greek archaeology collections.

    Sight · 2.2 km straight-line
  5. 5
    Neapolis Archaeological Park

    Greek theater, Roman amphitheater and the Ear of Dionysius cave.

    Sight · 2.4 km straight-line
  6. 6
    Noto Cathedral

    Rebuilt Baroque cathedral atop a grand staircase on Corso Vittorio Emanuele.

    Sight · 27 km straight-line

On these curated routes

Fountain of Arethusa is a stop on our Sicily: Palermo to Syracuse route. Open it to see the full day-by-day plan.

More to do in Syracuse

Fountain of Arethusa is our only sight pick in Syracuse; here is what else we recommend there. See the full Syracuse guide.

When to go

Average daily highs in Syracuse run from 15°C in January to 36°C in July; November is usually the wettest month. For Fountain of Arethusa itself, we suggest: Evening.

Modelled monthly averages for Syracuse from NASA POWER, not a forecast. Full Syracuse weather by month.

Getting there

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Address
Largo Aretusa, 96100 Siracusa SR, Italy
Coordinates
37.05730, 15.29293
Destination
Syracuse, Italy

Fountain of Arethusa: quick answers

How much time do you need at Fountain of Arethusa?

Plan on about 15 minutes at Fountain of Arethusa. That is our curated estimate for a typical visit; groups that linger will want more.

When is the best time to visit Fountain of Arethusa?

Our pick: Evening.

Is Fountain of Arethusa free?

Yes, we list Fountain of Arethusa as free to visit. Check locally before you go, since special exhibits, parking or tours can carry a fee.

Where is Fountain of Arethusa?

Fountain of Arethusa is at Largo Aretusa, 96100 Siracusa SR, Italy, in Ortigia. The Google Maps and Apple Maps links on this page open it for directions.

Which TripsCircle routes include Fountain of Arethusa?

Fountain of Arethusa appears on Sicily: Palermo to Syracuse, a curated route you can open on TripsCircle and plan with your group.

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