Ragusa
Ragusa is one of the great beauties of Sicily, a pearl that has remained almost untouched by mass tourism. Called “the island within the island”, Ragusa has attracted writers, intellectuals and artists over the centuries, for its fascinating citrus groves, for its decadence or for the references to ancient civilizations still preserved today.
Located 500 meters above the sea Ragusa is protected on one side by the Iblei mountains and on the other it is cooled by the sea. This is why its climate is milder than that of other Sicilian towns.
From the ashes of the tragedy of the disastrous earthquake of 1693 a new city was born, the Baroque Ragusa, now a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The oldest part of the city is characterized by Ragusa Superiore, the upper town built in the aftermath of the earthquake, and Ragusa Ibla, characterized by a complex of spectacular streets, intertwining alleys and ancient churches.
Located 500 meters above the sea, Ragusa is protected on one side by the Iblei mountains and on the other it is cooled by the sea. This is why its climate is milder than that of other Sicilian towns.
The oldest part of the city is characterized by Ragusa Superiore, the upper town built in the aftermath of the earthquake, and Ragusa Ibla, characterized by a complex of spectacular streets, intertwining alleys and ancient churches.
