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Syracuse
Ear of Dionysius
Ear of Dionysius
Stroll through this unusually shaped cave and you’ll immediately notice its enchanting acoustics. Even the smallest of sounds can be amplified into a loud noise as they echo around the whole cavern. The cave received its name from the painter Caravaggio, who noted its similarity to a human ear.
Nearby accommodation
All our villas are a bit further away. If you’d like to stay close, here are some nearby hotels:
£679pp
Based on
- Birmingham, Sat 18 Apr 2026
- 7 Nights, Bed and Breakfast
- 2 Adults, 0 Children
- Prices are cached and updated daily
Grand Villa Politi
Syracuse, Sicily (Catania Airport)
Our rating
1.6 Km to Ear of Dionysius
- Large outdoor pool
- Historic Art Nouveau building
- Great facilities
- Comfortable rooms
- Welcoming and friendly staff
£1188pp
Based on
- Birmingham, Sat 18 Apr 2026
- 7 Nights, Bed and Breakfast
- 2 Adults, 0 Children
- Prices are cached and updated daily
Ortea Palace Hotel Autograph Collection
Syracuse, Sicily (Catania Airport)
Our rating
Based on 398 reviews
1.9 Km to Ear of Dionysius
- Indoor pool
- Stylish accommodation
- Excellent Spa facilities
- Historic building
- In the resort centre
£1330pp
Based on
- Edinburgh, Wed 12 Aug 2026
- 7 Nights, Room Only
- 2 Adults, 0 Children
- Prices are cached and updated daily
Palazzo Artemide
Syracuse, Sicily (Catania Airport)
Our rating
Based on 1036 reviews
2.5 Km to Ear of Dionysius
- Close to the beach
- Located in the heart of Syracuse
- Historic building
- Charming interiors
- Attentive service
Ancient Greek theatre
Syracuse, Sicily (Catania Airport)
This staggering Greek theatre is located in the Neapolis Archaeological Park, hidden among glorious green trees and lots of natural vegetation. It was built around 470 BC and could hold up to 15,000 spectators!...
0.0 Km to Ear of Dionysius - Map
Neapolis Archaeological Park
Syracuse, Sicily (Catania Airport)
You could spend a whole day at this natural park, unearthing important parts of Greek history and peeling back the layers of Sicily’s past. Follow in the footsteps of gladiators as you explore the Roman...
0.2 Km to Ear of Dionysius - Map
Island of Ortigia
Syracuse, Sicily (Catania Airport)
The UNESCO-listed island of Ortigia is essentially the heart of the city. It’s where you’ll find stunning church façades, trattoria tables spilling out onto grand public squares and sea views that are hard to...
2.4 Km to Ear of Dionysius - Map
