Fanusa
in Syracuse of Sicily, Italy

Noteable things around
Location Summary
Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
37.023 and 15.280 (Lat./Lng.)
Coordinates by Time:
N 37° 1' 21" and E 15° 16' 48"
Currency and Currency Code:
Euro - EUR
Spoken languages:
Italian, German, French, Sardinian, Catalan, Corsican, Slovenian
Local electricity:
230 V - 50 Hz (plugs: G)
Mobile phone / cellular frequencies (MHz):
900 MHz, 1800 MHz, 3G, 4G
Local Time: 05:49 PM (Thursday)
Timezone: Europe/Rome
UTC/GMT offset: 1 hours
Sunrise and Sunset:
6:37 am and 4:49 pm
Antipode Coordinates:
-43.733 and -176.350 (Lat./Lng.)
Closest place to antipode coordinates:
Matarakau
References
This place on Geonames.org
Current travel safety evaluation for Italy in Southern Europe

Safety Score: 3,0 of 5.0 based on data from 9 authorites. Meaning we advice caution when travelling to Italy.

Travel warnings are updated daily. Source: Travel Warning Italy. Last Update: 2024-08-13 08:21:03

Delve into Fanusa

Fanusa in Syracuse (Sicily) with it's 524 habitants is located in Italy about 367 mi (or 591 km) south-east of Rome, the country's capital town.

Current time in Fanusa is now 05:49 PM (Thursday). The local timezone is named Europe / Rome with an UTC offset of one hour. We know of 8 airports close to Fanusa, of which 3 are larger airports. The closest airport in Italy is Catania / Fontanarossa Airport in a distance of 33 mi (or 53 km), North. Besides the airports, there are other travel options available (check left side).

There are several Unesco world heritage sites nearby. The closest heritage site in Italy is Syracuse and the Rocky Necropolis of Pantalica in a distance of 3 mi (or 4 km), North. We encountered 2 points of interest near this location. If you need a hotel, we compiled a list of available hotels close to the map centre further down the page.

While being here, you might want to pay a visit to some of the following locations: Siracusa, Floridia, Priolo Gargallo, Solarino and Avola. To further explore this place, just scroll down and browse the available info.

Local weather forecast

Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 21°C / 70 °F

Morning Temperature 17°C / 62 °F
Evening Temperature 21°C / 69 °F
Night Temperature 18°C / 64 °F
Chance of rainfall 0%
Air Humidity 59%
Air Pressure 1018 hPa
Wind Speed Gentle Breeze with 8 km/h (5 mph) from North-East
Cloud Conditions Broken clouds, covering 55% of sky
General Conditions Broken clouds

Friday, 15th of November 2024

19°C (67 °F)
15°C (59 °F)
Few clouds, moderate breeze.

Saturday, 16th of November 2024

16°C (61 °F)
15°C (59 °F)
Sky is clear, gentle breeze, clear sky.

Sunday, 17th of November 2024

17°C (62 °F)
17°C (62 °F)
Sky is clear, gentle breeze, clear sky.

Hotels and Places to Stay

Minareto Grand Hotel Seaside Luxury Resort

Address
1,8 mi
Via del Faro Massolivieri, 26
96100 Siracusa
Italy

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


WELLNESS HOTEL PRINCIPE

Address
0,4 mi
VIA TRAVERSA TONNARA DI TERRAUZZA 51
96100 SIRACUSA
Italy

Time Information

Checkout: - Checkin:
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Hotel Principe di Fitalia

Address
1,2 mi
TRAVERSA TONNARA DI FERRAUZZA 38
96100 Siracusa
Italy

Time Information

Checkout: - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Caiammari

Address
0,2 mi
Via Daniele Impellizzeri, Contrada Isola Fanusa
96100 Siracusa
Italy

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


ANTICO HOTEL ROMA 1880

Address
2,7 mi
VIA ROMA 66
96100 SIRACUSA
Italy

Time Information

Checkout: - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Royal Maniace Hotel

Address
2,5 mi
Lungomare di Ortigia 13
96100 Siracusa
Italy

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 14:30
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


Caol Ishka Hotel

Address
2,5 mi
Via Elorina Sud 154
96100 Siracusa
Italy

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


Charme Hotel Henry's House

Address
2,4 mi
Via del Castello Maniace n. 68
96100 Syracuse
Italy

Time Information

Checkout: 10:30 - Checkin: 14:30
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


La Rosa Sul Mare

Address
2,0 mi
Via Dei Diamanti, 16
96100 Siracusa
Italy

Time Information

Checkout: 10:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


Villa Fanusa

Address
0,5 mi
Via Pozzo di Mazza s/n
96100 Siracusa
Italy

Time Information

Checkout: 10:30 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: 8:00 - 23:00
Weekend: closed


Videos from this area

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Sampling Artisan Sicilian Cheese in Syracuse, Sicily

Published: August 08, 2014
Length: 15:31 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Barbara Weibel

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Published: August 09, 2014
Length: 41:21 min
Rating: 0 of 5
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Published: January 27, 2013
Length: 45:16 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Grizzly

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Rating: 5 of 5
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Published: March 23, 2010
Length: 12:09 min
Rating: 0 of 5
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Published: November 14, 2014
Length: 31:19 min
Rating: 5 of 5
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Attractions and noteworthy things

Distances are based on the centre of the city/town and sightseeing location. This list contains brief abstracts about monuments, holiday activities, national parcs, museums, organisations and more from the area as well as interesting facts about the region itself. Where available, you'll find the corresponding homepage. Otherwise the related wikipedia article.

Operation Ladbroke

Operation Ladbroke was a glider landing of British airborne forces near Syracuse, Sicily, that began on 9 July 1943 as part of the Allied invasion of Sicily. The first Allied mission using large numbers of the aircraft, the operation was carried out from Tunisia by the 1st Airlanding Brigade, with a force of 144 Waco gliders and six Horsa gliders.

Located at 37.0544, 15.265 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Airborne operations, Allied invasion of Sicily, Battles and operations of World War II involving Italy, Battles and operations of World War II involving the United Kingdom, Glider Pilot Regiment operations

Ortygia

Ortygia is a little island and it is the historical centre of the city of Syracuse, Sicily. The island, also known as Città Vecchia (Old City), contains many historical landmarks. The name originates from the Ancient Greek ortyx (ὄρτυξ) which means "Quail".

Located at 37.0594, 15.2931 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Greek mythology, Locations in Greek mythology, Ancient Syracuse, Islands of Sicily, Mediterranean islands

Castello Maniace

The Castello Maniace is a citadel and castle in Syracuse, Sicily. It stands on a large promontory, where it was constructed between 1232 and 1240 by the Emperor Frederick II. It bears the name of George Maniakes, the Byzantine general who besieged and took the city in 1038. Originally, one could only enter the castle over a bridge spanning a moat (now filled). A notable feature of the castle is the decorated portal.

Located at 37.0536, 15.2953 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
1240s architecture, Castles in Sicily, Syracuse, Sicily, Norman architecture, 1240 establishments, Visitor attractions in Sicily

Anapo

The Anapo is a river in Sicily whose name, which in Greek signifies "invisible", derives from the fact that for many parts of its course it runs underground. The Greek myth of Anapos is associated with it. The river springs from the Monte Lauro in the Hyblaean Mountains (hills), near Palazzolo Acreide, crossing the whole territory of Syracuse, where it flows into the Ciane.

Located at 37.05, 15.2667 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Rivers of Italy, Rivers of Sicily, Rivers of the Province of Syracuse

Palazzo Beneventano del Bosco

The Palazzo Beneventano del Bosco is a large townhouse at Syracuse in Sicily, Italy. The building dates from the Middle Ages, when it was constructed for the Arezzo family. However, the building seen today dates mostly from the late 18th century, when was largely rebuilt between 1779 and 1788 in the Sicilian Baroque style following its purchase by Baron Guglielmo Beneventano.

Located at 37.06, 15.2928 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Sicilian Baroque, Palaces in Sicily, Houses completed in 1788, Syracuse, Sicily

Ciane

The Ciane is a short river in southern Sicily, Italy. It flows into the river in correspondence of Syracuse's port, after a run of 8 km and having received the waters of the Anapo. The name, deriving from the Greek cyanos ("azure"), is connected to the myth of Anapos and the nymph Cyane. On its banks are present spontaneous grows of papyrus (Cyperus papyrus), probably sent to Hiero II of Syracuse by the Egyptian ruler Ptolemy II Philadelphus.

Located at 37.0549, 15.2701 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Rivers of Italy, Rivers of Sicily, Rivers of the Province of Syracuse

Cassibile Airfield

Cassibile Airfield is an abandoned World War II military airfield in Italy, which is located in the vicinity of Syracuse on Sicily. Its precise location is unknown. In june 2012 mr. Lorenzo Bovi had identified the precise location in "Torre Cuba" at 3km west from Cassibile. It was an all-weather temporary field built by the United States Army Air Force XII Engineer Command using a graded earth compacted surface, with a prefabricated hessian (burlap) surfacing known as PHS.

Located at 36.9818, 15.2398 (Lat. / Lng.), about 4 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Airfields of the United States Army Air Forces in Italy


This place is known by different names. Here the ones we know:
Fanusa