Ragusa Ibla & Modica

Explore the jewels of Sicilian Baroque

Sicily is a treasure trove of Baroque jewels like Ragusa Ibla, a beautiful town sitting on top of a hill on the southeastern side of the island. Its historic center is a maze of picturesque lanes lined with ancient palaces and opening onto pretty squares like Piazza Duomo, Ragusa's superb central square overlooked by the Church of San Giorgio that stand majestically at the top of a staircase. The driver will take you also to Modica, a Baroque marvel that attracts sweet-toothed visitors with its famous chocolate shops and patisseries. Nestled in the Iblean mountains, the town is renowned for producing excellent chocolate and being home to beautiful treasures like the theatrical Cathedral of San Giorgio and the Church of San Pietro.