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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.
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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

Battle of Himera (311 BC)

The Battle of Himera was fought in 311 BC between Carthage and a Greek force. Hamilcar, grandson of Hanno the Great, led the Carthaginians, while the Greeks were led by Agathocles of Syracuse. The Carthaginian force was victorious.

Located at 37.0667, 15.3 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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Battles of the Sicilian Wars, 311 BC

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 2 miles away.
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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 1 miles away.
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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.
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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 2 miles away.
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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.
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Rivers of Italy, Rivers of Sicily, Rivers of the Province of Syracuse

Siracusa railway station

Siracusa is the main railway station of the Italian city of Syracuse, in Sicily. Like Palermo Centrale, Catania Centrale and Messina Centrale it is one of the most important stations in Sicily. It is owned by the Ferrovie dello Stato, the national rail company of Italy.

Located at 37.0688, 15.2807 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
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Railway stations in Sicily, Syracuse, Sicily, Railway stations opened in 1871