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Latomia di Santa Venera

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The white quarry of the latomia of Santa Venera is the smallest of the three well-known latomie in Siracusa. Located in the eastern part of the Neapolis park, it was transformed into a lush garden in the 18th century, with rich, age-old vegetation spread out around a majestic pagoda fig. It was used in Greek times as a place of worship for deceased heroes, and its walls are engraved with small votive niches.

Latomia di Santa Venera

Via Ettore Romagnoli, 96100 Siracusa SR, Italia

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