Siracusa, Italy
Fountain of Arethusa
The Fountain of Arethusa is a natural spring on the island of Ortygia in the historical centre of the city of Syracuse in Sicily. According to Greek mythology, this freshwater fountain is the place where the nymph Arethusa, the patron figure of ancient Syracuse, returned to Earth's surface after escaping from her undersea home in Arcadia. The fountain is considered one of the most emblematic landmarks of ancient Syracuse and is included within the boundaries of the designated World Heritage area due to its historical, mythological, and cultural significance.
- City
- Siracusa
- Country
- Italy
- Category
- Historic
- Suggested visit
- About 90 minutes
More places in Siracusa
- Ear of Dionysius
- Castello Maniace
- Greek Theatre of Syracuse
- Roman amphitheatre of Syracuse
- Temple of Athena
- Museo archeologico regionale Paolo Orsi
Background: Wikipedia