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Syracuse (Sicily)

Syracuse
Siracusa
Comune
Comune di Siracusa
Ortygia island, where Syracuse was founded in ancient Greek times. Mount Etna is visible in the distance.
Ortygia island, where Syracuse was founded in ancient Greek times. Mount Etna is visible in the distance.
Coat of arms of Syracuse
Coat of arms
Syracuse is located in Italy
Syracuse
Syracuse
Location of Syracuse in Italy
Coordinates: 37°05′N 15°17′E / 37.083°N 15.283°E / 37.083; 15.283Coordinates: 37°05′N 15°17′E / 37.083°N 15.283°E / 37.083; 15.283
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
UNESCO World Heritage Site
Syracuse & the Rocky Necropolis of Pantalica
Name as inscribed on the World Heritage List
The Greek theatre of Syracuse.
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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