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The Neapolis Archaeological Park (Parco Archeologico della Neapolis), is in the northern part of the Neapolis quarter, one of the five areas of Syracuse in the Greek and Romans periods. There are several sites to see here but the mains ones are the Greek Theater (3rd century BC), the Roman...

Looking down into the Stone Quarries.

Altar of Hieron II, an altar for public sacrifices.

Ear of Dionysius, inside.

Ear of Dionysius, a large cavern carved into the stone hill.

Street of Tombs, above the Greek Theater.

Street of Tombs, above the Greek Theater.

Street of Tombs, graves cut into the stone walls.

Street of Tombs, graves cut into the stone walls.

Greek Theater, still in use today.

Greek Theater, 3rd century BC.

Roman Amphitheater, 3rd century AD.

List of monuments.

Map of the park.

Entrance. Some parking here. Park is across the road.

The remains of the ancient Roman city of Ocriculum sit beside the River Tiber (Fiume Tevere) below the modern city of Otricoli. The remains of an amphitheater, forum, theater, monuments and other buildings have been preserved in an archaeological park which is open to visitors. The Via Flaminia...

The Theater built into the hillside.

Map of the archaeological area.

The Arles Amphitheater (Les Arènes d'Arles) was built in 90 AD. It is 136 meters (446 ft) long and 109 meters (358 ft) wide and seats up to 30,000 people. Originally three tiers of arches, only two remain, each with 60 arches. It is still in use today for bullfights and other events. The city of...

A beautiful town to explore.