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Fortress / Tower, Syracuse (SR)

37°03′34″ N, 15°17′54″ E

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Fortress / Tower

Forte Vigliena

Syracuse (SR), Sicily

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At a glance

Coordinates
37°03′34″ N, 15°17′54″ E

Getting there

SiracusaTrain, nearest
1.9 km as the crow flies
Forte Vigliena

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 places

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Forte Vigliena?

Forte Vigliena is in Syracuse, in the province of Siracusa (Sicily), Italy. GPS coordinates: 37.05950, 15.29847.

Is Forte Vigliena wheelchair accessible?

According to OpenStreetMap data, the site is not wheelchair accessible.

What else is there to see near Forte Vigliena?

Nearby you’ll find: Papyrus Museum (Syracuse) (100 m away), Palazzo Impellizzeri (200 m away), Teatro dei pupi (200 m away).

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