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SOTTERRANEA

Subterranean adventure

A UNIVERSE LAYS BELOW

The foundations that the city rests on, tell the story of its origin under the sky, but underground, that story takes on a new and surprising perspective.

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CATHEDRAL SQUARE TUNNELS

From the highest point of Ortigia, a long tunnel unwinds, leading to a grand underground cavern.
The path is lined with informational panels.

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  • Explore the underground

CATACOMBS AND LATOMITES

Ancient caverns excavated from the days of the ancient Greeks, now stand as monuments between nature and humanity. Their purpose has changed over the centuries, providing testament to the evolution of time.

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  • Explore the underground

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SAINT PHILLIP APOSTLE

The most fascinating example of the union between the holy and the humble.

Below the church, sometimes referred to as the Turkish bath, is a hidden spring and miles of connecting tunnels, which were also used during the war. And who knows what other mysteries are hidden away.

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  • Explore the underground

PANTALICA NECROPOLIS

Incredible stone relics tell the story of Sicilian civilization, predating even the ancient Greeks, revealing traces of early Homo Sapien settlements. A UNESCO World Heritage Site since 2005, the stone grotto forms a sprawling underground fortress worth exploring.

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  • Explore the necropolis

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TRAVEL IDEAS AND ITINERARIES

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READY FOR A DIVE INTO THE DEPTHS OF SYRACUSE?

In 4 days you can:

Take a look at what lies beneath the Cathedral Square

Visit the catacombs

Visit the tombs of San Filippo

Visit the caverns of Necropolis Pantalica

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