Fountain of Arethusa
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The Fountain of Arethusa is a famous freshwater spring and natural pool on the island of Ortygia in Syracuse, Sicily, celebrated in Greek mythology and known for its papyrus plants and scenic waterfront setting.
All labels observed (1)
| Label | Occurrences |
|---|---|
| Fountain of Arethusa canonical | 1 |
Statements (48)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
cultural heritage site
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freshwater spring ⓘ natural pool ⓘ spring ⓘ tourist attraction ⓘ |
| appearsIn | Greek mythology NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| country | Italy ⓘ |
| famousFor |
association with Greek mythology
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literary references in classical poetry ⓘ papyrus growth ⓘ scenic waterfront setting ⓘ |
| hasFeature |
natural basin
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public promenade ⓘ seawall ⓘ stone embankments ⓘ |
| hasMythologicalAssociation |
nymph Arethusa
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river god Alpheus NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| hasVegetation |
papyrus plants
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reeds ⓘ |
| hasView |
city walls of Ortygia
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sea views ⓘ |
| hasWaterType | freshwater ⓘ |
| heritageCriteria | UNESCO cultural criteria (ii, iii, iv, vi) ⓘ |
| heritageDesignation | UNESCO World Heritage Site component NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| isPartOf | historic centre of Syracuse NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| isPopularWith |
locals
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tourists ⓘ |
| locatedIn |
Italy
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Ortygia NERFINISHED ⓘ Sicily ⓘ Syracuse NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| locatedNear | Ionian Sea NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| locatedOn | waterfront ⓘ |
| mentionedIn |
Metamorphoses
NERFINISHED
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Pindar’s odes NERFINISHED ⓘ Theocritus’ Idylls NERFINISHED ⓘ works of Ovid ⓘ |
| municipality | Comune di Siracusa NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| namedAfter | Arethusa NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| near |
Castello Maniace
NERFINISHED
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Cathedral of Syracuse NERFINISHED ⓘ Lungomare Alfeo NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| overlooks | Syracuse harbor NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| partOf | UNESCO World Heritage Site Syracuse and the Rocky Necropolis of Pantalica NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| region | Sicily ⓘ |
| touristActivity |
guided tours
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photography ⓘ sightseeing ⓘ |
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