Roman Siracusa
4. Tomb of Archimedes
building on the rock ledge is known as Archimedes's tomb
5. Church of San Nicolo ai Cordari
St. Nicholas of the Rope Makers
11th century
6. Roman Amphitheater
walk to the Amphitheater
third largest Amphitheater in Italy
used for gladiator fights and horse races
Roman amphitheater
2nd century AD
burial vaults
from Roman times
7. Ara di Ierone II
Altar of Hieron II
sacrificial altar where 450 oxen could be killed at one time
Temple of Apollo
6th century BC Doric Structure
Doric pillars of the temple of Apollo
