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- Syracuse
- Parco Archeologico della Neapolis
Parco Archeologico della Neapolis
The Archaeological Park on the western edge of the city of
Syracuse contains the celebrated rock-hewn Greek amphitheatre,
capable of holding about 15,000 people, where Euripides and
Aeschylus' works were performed in the days of antiquity. Today,
Greek dramas are still played here on occasion. Inside a leafy
quarry at the site near the theatre is the ear-shaped cavern the
Orecchio di Dionigi, reputedly used by Dionysius as a prison.
Nearby is the Roman Amphitheatre, built in the time of Augustus,
where gladiators fought each other and wild animals in gory
contests.
Information & Facts
Address
Admission
Language
The official language of Italy is Italian. English is
understood in the larger cities but not in the more remote parts of
the country.
Money
The Euro (EUR) is the official currency, which is divided into
100 cents. Those arriving in Italy with foreign currency can obtain
Euros through any bank, ATM or bureaux de change. ATMs are
widespread. Travellers cheques can be exchanged with ease in the
large cities, not so in the smaller towns. Credit cards are
accepted in upmarket establishments and shops around the cities.
Banks are closed on weekends, but tend to have better rates than
casas de cambios.
Opening Times
Open daily from 9am to 6pm (April to October); 9am to
3pm (November to March)