Hill Towns of Southern Sicily

Ragusa

There are 3 fascinating hill towns of Southern Sicily which are characterized by a certain Sicilian Baroque style charm: Ibia, Modica and Enna.

Ibla ( Ragusa) and the San Giorgio Cathedral

Gelati Divini Ice Cream from Wines

Ibla located in the oldest part of Ragusa, and the best way to reach it is by foot. Once there, you will be thrilled by the charming streets, which lead onto cozy squares which are overpowered by buildings decorated in Baroque style. The spectacular Baroque style Duomo di San Giorgio  is the main attraction of Ibla which is located behind a large piazza which hosts many cafes, shoppes and gelateria's. One particular gelateria, Gelati Divini , famous by selling ice cream made from wines.

Modica

Conti Castle

Modica is an elegant town visited by very few tourists. By climbing the hill ,which many of the streets are characterized stairways, you will have the opportunity to look at the beautiful valley below. Just like Ibla, this charming hill town is also characterized by the Baroque style buildings and churches and for a fact Modica is known for maintaining the original Sicilian Baroque style, which is highlighted in the San Giorgio and San Pietro Cathedral. Other highlights of Modica include: Castello di Conti (Conti Castle) Church of St. Mary Bethlehem, The Garibaldi  Theatre, and Mercedari Palace which is home to a museum and a library.

Federico Tower (Enna)

Enna

Enna is too big to be called a town, due to it's location, situated in the center of the Island, and it's often overlooked by travelers. Enna is about 3100 feet above sea level and offers one of the most impressive views of Sicily therefore has earned the name Belvedere which means " Beautiful View". The Castello di Lombardia (Lombardy Castle), The Duomo (Cathedral), Palazzo Varisano  and Torre di Federico (Federico Tower) are among the many monuments to visit in Enna. Palazzo Varisano is home to  the archaeological museum which hosts many materials from the copper age.


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