Sicilian Baroque Tour from Catania: Discover Ragusa & Modica

What's included

Itinerary

1. 1

   Modica

   2h

   Baroque city of the Val di Noto, It is a city of Neolithic origin, capital of an ancient and powerful county, which boasts a rich repertoire of gastronomic specialties, as well as a great artistic and cultural heritage. Today it is known above all for the production of the typical Aztec-derived chocolate. Travelers will have 1 hour's break to fully enjoy its beauty!

2. 2

   Ragusa Ibla

   1h

   Ragusa Ibla is the ancient historical center of the city of Ragusa. It is famous all over the world for over fifty churches and numerous palaces, testimony of the highest expression of Baroque in Sicily. Located on a hill, the small village of Ibla dominates the surrounding valley, with its huts and narrow streets on which the majestic Cathedral of San Giorgio reigns, the highest expression of the Hyblean baroque. Ragusa ibla has become in recent years one of the most important tourist attractions in Sicily. In 2002 the city was included among the UNESCO Baroque sites of the Val di Noto.

3. 3

   Noto

   1min

   Noto is considered the capital of Sicilian Baroque and is part of the UNESCO sites of the Val di Noto. Rebuilt after the earthquake of 1693, it captivates visitors with its elegant palaces, monumental churches and the splendid Cathedral of San Nicolò. Walking along Corso Vittorio Emanuele you can admire extraordinary examples of Baroque architecture, made of the characteristic golden stone that at sunset gives the city a unique atmosphere.

Before you go

Location