Fortress / Tower, Syracuse (SR)
37°03′52″ N, 15°17′47″ E
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Fortress / Tower, 16th century
Forte San Giovannello
- Within the UNESCO World Heritage Site “Syracuse and the Rocky Necropolis of Pantalica”
At a glance
- Type
- Fortress / Tower
- Period
- Renaissance, 16th century
- Coordinates
- 37°03′52″ N, 15°17′47″ E
Timeline
- 16th centuryBuilt
Events and people from Wikidata (CC0).
Getting there
SiracusaTrain, nearest
1.5 km as the crow flies
Forte San Giovannello
Distances are as the crow flies, not walking or driving.
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The town
Things to see in Syracuse115,515 inhabitants, 17 m above sea level. 106 historic places in the town.PhotoAgostino Artnoir Sella, CC BY-SA 2.0106 placesNearby
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Forte San Giovannello?
Forte San Giovannello is in Syracuse, in the province of Siracusa (Sicily), Italy. GPS coordinates: 37.06450, 15.29633.
Is Forte San Giovannello wheelchair accessible?
According to OpenStreetMap data, the site is not wheelchair accessible.
How old is Forte San Giovannello?
Wikidata dates it to the 16th century.
What else is there to see near Forte San Giovannello?
Nearby you’ll find: Temple of Apollo (300 m away), Palazzo Montalto (400 m away), Palazzo Impellizzeri (400 m away).
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Data. Wikidata (CC0); opening hours and contacts OpenStreetMap (ODbL).
Updated 28 October 2026. All sources and licences