Syracuse & Ortigia

Ear of Dionysius

The tyrant’s legendary echo

Syracuse & Ortigia 30 minutes

Details

Visit30 minutes
Opening hoursAs the Neapolis park
TicketIncluded in the Neapolis ticket

Overview

The Ear of Dionysius is an artificial cave 23 metres high in the Latomia del Paradiso. Its name, given by Caravaggio, comes from the legend that the tyrant Dionysius listened from above to the whispers of his prisoners.

Tips for your visit

  • Try a whisper at the back of the cave

Location

Tours that visit this place