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Neapolis Archaeological Park

A sight in Neapolis, Syracuse, moderately priced ($$) and worth about 2 hours. Best time to go: Morning.

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Neapolis Archaeological Park in Neapolis, Syracuse
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Why go

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

It is one of 10 curated places we feature in Syracuse, alongside 5 sights, 2 places to eat and 1 place for a drink. The closest of our other picks is Paolo Orsi Archaeological Museum, 0.7 km away as the crow flies.

Type
Sight
Neighborhood
Neapolis
Price
$$
Time needed
2 hr
Best time
Morning

Nearby

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

  1. 1
    Paolo Orsi Archaeological Museum

    One of Europe's major Greek archaeology collections.

    Sight · 0.7 km straight-line
  2. 2
    Caseificio Borderi

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

    Food · 1.7 km straight-line
  3. 3
    Ortigia

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

    Sight · 2.1 km straight-line
  4. 4
    Syracuse Cathedral

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

    Sight · 2.2 km straight-line
  5. 5
    Fountain of Arethusa

    Freshwater spring by the sea with papyrus plants and ducks.

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

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

    Sight · 28 km straight-line

On these curated routes

Neapolis Archaeological Park 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

Neapolis Archaeological Park 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 Neapolis Archaeological Park itself, we suggest: Morning.

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Getting there

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Address
Via Luigi Bernabò Brea, 96100 Siracusa SR, Italy
Coordinates
37.07527, 15.27857
Destination
Syracuse, Italy

Neapolis Archaeological Park: quick answers

How much time do you need at Neapolis Archaeological Park?

Plan on about 2 hours at Neapolis Archaeological Park. That is our curated estimate for a typical visit; groups that linger will want more.

When is the best time to visit Neapolis Archaeological Park?

Our pick: Morning. Insider tip: Little shade; arrive at opening.

Where is Neapolis Archaeological Park?

Neapolis Archaeological Park is at Via Luigi Bernabò Brea, 96100 Siracusa SR, Italy, in Neapolis. The Google Maps and Apple Maps links on this page open it for directions.

Which TripsCircle routes include Neapolis Archaeological Park?

Neapolis Archaeological Park appears on Sicily: Palermo to Syracuse, a curated route you can open on TripsCircle and plan with your group.

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