Syracuse, Sicily
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Syracuse Siracusa |
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| Comune | ||
| Comune di Siracusa | ||
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Ortygia island, where Syracuse was founded in ancient Greek times. Mount Etna is visible in the distance.
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 Syracuse
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| Coordinates: 37°05′N 15°17′E / 37.083°N 15.283°ECoordinates: 37°05′N 15°17′E / 37.083°N 15.283°E | ||
| Country | Italy | |
| Region | Sicily | |
| Province / Metropolitan city | Syracuse (SR) | |
| Government | ||
| • Mayor | Giancarlo Garrozzo (PD) | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 204.1 km2 (78.8 sq mi) | |
| Elevation | 17 m (56 ft) | |
| Population (30 September 2011) | ||
| • Total | 123,408 | |
| • Density | 600/km2 (1,600/sq mi) | |
| Demonym(s) | Siracusani | |
| Time zone | CET (UTC+1) | |
| • Summer (DST) | CEST (UTC+2) | |
| Postal code | 96100 | |
| Dialing code | 0931 | |
| Patron saint | Saint Lucy | |
| Saint day | 13 December | |
| Website | comune.siracusa.it | |
| Syracuse & the Rocky Necropolis of Pantalica | |
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| Name as inscribed on the World Heritage List | |
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| Location | Italy |
| Type | Cultural |
| Criteria | ii, iii, iv, vi |
| Reference | 1200 |
| UNESCO region | Europe |
| Inscription history | |
| Inscription | 2005 (29th Session) |
Syracuse (/ˈsɪrəˌkjuːs, -ˌkjuːz/; Italian: Siracusa, pronounced [siraˈkuːza]; Sicilian: Sarausa/Seragusa; Latin: Syrācūsae; Ancient Greek: , Syrakousai;Medieval Greek: Συρακοῦσαι) is a historic city in Sicily, the capital of the province of Syracuse. The city is notable for its rich Greek history, culture, amphitheatres, architecture, and as the birthplace of the preeminent mathematician and engineer Archimedes. This 2,700-year-old city played a key role in ancient times, when it was one of the major powers of the Mediterranean world. Syracuse is located in the southeast corner of the island of Sicily, next to the Gulf of Syracuse beside the Ionian Sea.
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