# Catacombs in Syracuse, Italy: what it is and when to go > Catacombs in Syracuse is an archaeological site (Catacombe di San Giovanni) in Italy (Syracuse, Sicily). Interests: History. The best time to visit is March 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 4 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/saint-john-s-catacombs/ - Reviewed on: 2026-10-02 - Language: en ## In a nutshell - **What it is:** Archaeological site · History - **Local name:** Catacombe di San Giovanni - **Where:** Italy - **Best time:** March to June and September to October. - **Nearest airport:** CTA Catania, 48 km as the crow flies - **Opening hours:** Mo-Su 10:00-13:00,14:30-17:30 - **Coordinates:** 37.0768, 15.28486 ## What it is and where Catacombs in Syracuse is an archaeological site (Catacombe di San Giovanni) in Italy (Syracuse, Sicily). It has articles in 4 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, 846 m from the centre. Its coordinates are 37.0768, 15.28486; the nearest main airport is Catania-Fontanarossa Airport (CTA, Catania), 48 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=37.0768%2C15.284856) - [Directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=37.0768%2C15.284856) It is one of the [History](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/italia/historia/) 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 Catacombs in Syracuse is **March to June and September to October**. | Mes | Época | Hours of daylight | | --- | --- | --- | | January | Possible | 9 h 43 | | February | Possible | 10 h 38 | | March | Best time | 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 - [Museo archeologico regionale Paolo Orsi](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/italia/museo-archeologico-regionale-paolo-orsi/): Museum in Italy · 151 m - [Madonna delle Lacrime, Siracusa](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/italia/basilica-santuario-della-madonna-delle-lacrime/): Church building in Syracuse, Italy · 239 m - [Tomba di Archimede](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/italia/tomba-di-archimede/): Archaeological site in Syracuse, Italy · 368 m - [San Nicolò dei cordari](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/italia/chiesa-di-san-nicolo-dei-cordari/): Church building in Syracuse, Italy · 611 m - [Neapolis](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/italia/area-monumentale-della-neapolis/): Archaeological site in Syracuse, Italy · 687 m Distances are as the crow flies. Everything else is in [the Italy guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/italia/). ## More in Italy: History - [Vatican City](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/italia/ciudad-del-vaticano/): Holy See's independent state, an enclave within Rome, Italy - [Venice](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/italia/venecia-2/): capital city of Veneto, Italy - [Florence](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/italia/florencia-2/): Italian city and commune, located in Tuscany - [Naples](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/italia/napoles-2/): capital city of Campania, Italy - [Colosseum](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/italia/coliseo/): ancient Roman amphitheatre, a landmark of Rome, Italy - [St. Peter's Basilica](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/italia/basilica-de-san-pedro/): church in Vatican City Every Italy place under History, each with its season, is on [its page](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/italia/historia/). ## Frequently asked questions ### What is Catacombs in Syracuse? It is an archaeological site (Catacombe di San Giovanni in the local language) in Italy. It has articles in 4 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 Catacombs in Syracuse? March 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 Catacombs in Syracuse? The nearest main airport is Catania-Fontanarossa Airport (CTA), 48 km as the crow flies. From there, [directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=37.0768%2C15.284856) 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 [Museo archeologico regionale Paolo Orsi](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/italia/museo-archeologico-regionale-paolo-orsi/), [Madonna delle Lacrime, Siracusa](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/italia/basilica-santuario-della-madonna-delle-lacrime/), [Tomba di Archimede](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/italia/tomba-di-archimede/). The rest is in [the Italy guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/italia/). Data from [OpenStreetMap](https://www.openstreetmap.org/node/290930171), licensed under the ODbL, and from [Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q3663213), CC0. More about Catacombs in Syracuse on [Wikipedia](https://it.wikipedia.org/wiki/Catacombe_di_Siracusa). Daylight hours are calculated from the latitude. More in [credits](https://kokai.app/en/aviso/#creditos).