# Ear of Dionysius, Italy: what it is and when to go > Ear of Dionysius is a limestone cave and former quarry in Syracuse, Sicily, Italy (Orecchio di Dionisio). Interests: Nature. The best time to visit is April to June and September to October. In June there are 14 h 32 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 28. It has articles in 19 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in Italy: one to enjoy at a calmer pace. Here is what it is, where it lies, when to come, how to get there and what else is nearby to turn it into a trip. - Address: https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/italia/oreja-de-dionisio/ - Reviewed on: 2026-10-02 - Language: en ## In a nutshell - **What it is:** Limestone cave and former quarry in Syracuse, Sicily, Italy · Nature - **Local name:** Orecchio di Dionisio - **Where:** Italy - **Best time:** April to June and September to October. - **Nearest airport:** CTA Catania, 47 km as the crow flies - **Accessibility:** Wheelchair accessible - **Coordinates:** 37.07634, 15.27552 ## What it is and where Ear of Dionysius is a limestone cave and former quarry in Syracuse, Sicily, Italy (Orecchio di Dionisio). It has articles in 19 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in Italy: one to enjoy at a calmer pace. It is in [Syracuse, Sicily](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/italia/siracusa/), where this site lists 54 more places to see, 1.4 km from the centre. Its coordinates are 37.07634, 15.27552; the nearest main airport is Catania-Fontanarossa Airport (CTA, Catania), 47 km as the crow flies. How to get around Italy (train, car, bus) is covered in [its country guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/italia/#moverse). - [Where it is](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=37.076343%2C15.275518) - [Directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=37.076343%2C15.275518) - **Accessibility:** Wheelchair accessible It is one of the [Nature](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/italia/naturaleza/) places in Italy. In [Kokai](https://kokai.app/en/) it is already on your trip map next to the places you save yourself, and it goes into a day's plan with one tap. ## When to go The best time to visit Ear of Dionysius is **April to June and September to October**. | Mes | Época | Hours of daylight | | --- | --- | --- | | January | Possible | 9 h 43 | | February | Possible | 10 h 38 | | March | Possible | 11 h 43 | | April | Best time | 12 h 58 | | May | Best time | 13 h 59 | | June | Best time | 14 h 32 | | July | Possible | 14 h 19 | | August | Possible | 13 h 25 | | September | Best time | 12 h 13 | | October | Best time | 11 h 01 | | November | Possible | 9 h 58 | | December | Possible | 9 h 28 | In June there are 14 h 32 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 28. Daylight hours are calculated from the site's latitude for the 15th of each month; when planning a full day on foot they matter as much as the weather. When to go to Italy in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in [its country guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/italia/#cuando-ir). ## Before you go to Italy To enter Italy there are 6 things to sort out before you leave, starting with “Valid ID card (DNI) or passport”: they are all, with their deadlines, in [the Italy checklist](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/italia/#antes-de-salir). Currency: Euro (EUR); plugs: Type C, F and L · 230 V · 50 Hz (type L, with three pins in a row, needs an adapter); emergencies: 112. In [Kokai](https://kokai.app/en/) you tick off the checklist inside your trip, and each item reminds you when it is time to do it. ## What is nearby - [Grotta dei Cordari](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/italia/grotta-dei-cordari/): Grotto in Syracuse, Italy · 33 m - [Greek Theatre of Syracuse](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/italia/greek-theatre/): Ancient Greek theatre in Siracusa, Italy · 56 m - [Grotta del Ninfeo](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/italia/grotta-del-ninfeo/): Archaeological site in Syracuse, Italy · 74 m - [Neapolis](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/italia/area-monumentale-della-neapolis/): Archaeological site in Syracuse, Italy · 170 m - [San Nicolò dei cordari](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/italia/chiesa-di-san-nicolo-dei-cordari/): Church building in Syracuse, Italy · 252 m Distances are as the crow flies. Everything else is in [the Italy guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/italia/). ## More in Italy: Nature - [Mount Vesuvius](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/italia/monte-vesubio/): active stratovolcano in the Gulf of Naples, Italy - [Mount Etna](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/italia/etna/): active stratovolcano on the east coast of Sicily, Italy - [Mont Blanc](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/italia/mont-blanc/): highest mountain in the Alps - [Adige](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/italia/etschquelle-sorgente-dell-adige/): river in northern Italy - [Stromboli](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/italia/stromboli/): island in Italy (about volcano see Q31445600) - [Phlegraean Fields](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/italia/phlegraean-fields/): volcanic region located in the Gulf of Pozzoles, west of Naples, Italy Every Italy place under Nature, each with its season, is on [its page](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/italia/naturaleza/). ## Frequently asked questions ### What is Ear of Dionysius? It is a limestone cave and former quarry in Syracuse, Sicily, Italy (Orecchio di Dionisio in the local language). It has articles in 19 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in Italy: one to enjoy at a calmer pace. ### When is the best time to visit Ear of Dionysius? April to June and September to October. In June there are 14 h 32 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 28. ### How do you get to Ear of Dionysius? The nearest main airport is Catania-Fontanarossa Airport (CTA), 47 km as the crow flies. From there, [directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=37.076343%2C15.275518) opens the route on the map, and how to get around Italy is explained in [its country guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/italia/#moverse). ### How do I add it to my trip? With one tap. In Kokai it is already on the Italy map, next to the places you save yourself: add it to a day's plan, give it a time and, if you like, get a reminder when you pass nearby. ### What else is around here? Nearby you have [Grotta dei Cordari](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/italia/grotta-dei-cordari/), [Greek Theatre of Syracuse](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/italia/greek-theatre/), [Grotta del Ninfeo](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/italia/grotta-del-ninfeo/). The rest is in [the Italy guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/italia/). Data from [OpenStreetMap](https://www.openstreetmap.org/node/603885274), licensed under the ODbL, and from [Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q282839), CC0. More about Ear of Dionysius on [Wikipedia](https://it.wikipedia.org/wiki/Orecchio_di_Dionisio). Daylight hours are calculated from the latitude. More in [credits](https://kokai.app/en/aviso/#creditos).