The Ear of Dionysus in Syracuse, Italy
The Ear of Dionysus is a large and tall cave near the Greek Theatre in Syracuse (Syracusa), Italy. The name of the cave was coined in 1586 by the painter Caravaggio. It refers to the tyrant Dionysius I of Syracuse. According to legend (possibly one created by the painter Caravaggio), Dionysius used the cave as a prison for political dissidents, and by means of the perfect acoustics eavesdropped on the plans and secrets of his captives.
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Location: Syracuse, Italy
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