Private Tour of Baroque Cities Eastern Sicily from Catania

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Itinerary

1. As the first stage of this tour we will visit the capital of the Sicilian Baroque, surrounded by splendid churches, convents and noble palaces rebuilt in classic style after the disastrous earthquake of 1693 which affected a large part of eastern Sicily, here we will be able to visit the elegant of the eighteenth-century architectural style also defined as "Garden of Stone", from there we will stop in a typical bar for a break while enjoying a coffee or tasting an exquisite granita before leaving for the second destination.

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2. We move to Modica, a treasure chest of many Baroque architecture treasures, where we will visit various first churches including the splendid Cathedral of San Giorgio. The mother church of the city dedicated to the patron saint of the city, before 1693 stood at the east end of the town, near the current Ibleo garden, where the great fifteenth-century portal, in Spanish Gothic style, is still located, the only remaining vestige of the ancient temple. The visit continues by stopping in the center for a chocolate tasting at a typical chocolate shop, a site famous for the production of chocolate in various compositions. Stop for lunch before continuing to the last destination.

   3 h

3. The last stage of this itinerary takes place in what is perhaps the most representative location of this journey to discover ancient Sicily, Ragusa ibla is a magical place, which makes you imagine being catapulted into the past, a World Heritage Site of Unesco, it defines the late Baroque of the eighteenth century par excellence with its characteristic alleys, the opulent buildings and the Iblei gardens, and lastly and most importantly the splendid cathedral with the Mother Church, one of the most important monuments of the city '.Return to the hotel or to the prearranged areas. The remaining time on the tour will be spent commuting between attractions and having free time.

   3 hAdmission included

Cancellation

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.

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How it compares in Catania

• Its from-price is close to the median of the 133 day trips we list in Catania.
• Its length is typical for the group.
• By number of reviews it ranks 65 of 133.
• The operator lists free cancellation on it.

About Catania

Catania, on Sicily's east coast, is a black lava-stone city beneath Mount Etna, with a noisy fish market, Baroque squares and a long seafront.

Catania lies at the foot of Mount Etna, the active volcano whose lava reached the city in 1669, and an earthquake in 1693 flattened it. Rebuilt in the eighteenth century in the Baroque style, it uses black lava stone for walls and paving, set against white limestone. The Piazza del Duomo has an elephant of lava stone carrying an obelisk, the cathedral of Sant'Agata, and a fountain.

Top-ranked sights in Catania: Piazza Duomo, Via Crociferi (Via dei Crociferi) , Gambino Winery (Vini Gambino).

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