Ragusa Guided Cultural Walking Tour

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1. The Church of Santa Maria delle Scale, located along the historic staircase connecting Ragusa Superiore to Ragusa Ibla, is a unique cultural point of interest: the building is in fact a tangible testimony of the transition between the pre-earthquake Renaissance-Gothic architecture of 1693 and the subsequent Baroque reconstruction. TICKET COST ABOUT 3,00 EURO

   20 min

2. The Church of Santa Maria dell'Itria is located in Ragusa Ibla, along the picturesque Salita Commendatore a few steps from Palazzo Cosentini. Originally built in the 14th century by the Knights of Malta and rebuilt in late Baroque style after the earthquake of 1693, it is part of the UNESCO sites of Val di Noto

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3. Palazzo Nicastro, also known as Palazzo della Cancelleria, is a fine late Baroque building located in Ragusa Ibla, completed in 1760 after the post-earthquake reconstruction of 1693

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4. Palazzo Cosentini, located at the foot of the steps of Santa Maria delle Scale at the entrance to Ragusa Ibla, is one of the most famous and suggestive examples of civil architecture of the late Sicilian Baroque, included in the UNESCO World Heritage Site. The main features to admire include : The Meschini and the Mascheroni Groteschi : The peculiarity of the building lies in the carved shelves in support of the balconies of the main floor, decorated with allegorical sculptures, grotesque figures, monsters, musicians and deformed masks with the aesthetic and apotropaic intent to chase away evil spirits.

   15 min

5. The Cathedral of San Giorgio Ragusa, located in the heart of the historic center of Ragusa Ibla, is considered one of the greatest masterpieces of the late Sicilian Baroque, designed by the architect Rosario Gagliardi in the eighteenth century. During a cultural visit to the complex, here are the main artistic and architectural elements to observe : Monumental Facade and Staircase: The majestic "tower" façade integrates the bell tower and is characterized by concave and convex lines animated by colonnades. To access it you walk along an imposing staircase bordered by a wrought iron gate. The Neoclassical Dome: Built in 1820 by Carmelo Cultraro, it rises 43 meters and is supported by sixteen columns on an octagonal drum, dominating the Listing of Ragusa Ibla.

   25 min

6. The Conversation Circle of Ragusa Ibla is a historic and elegant nineteenth-century palace, also known as the "Caffè dei Nobili". Founded in 1830 by the local aristocracy, it combines the style of Italian literary cafes with the elegance of English clubs

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7. The Portal of St. George in Ragusa Ibla is a rare medieval find in Gothic-Catalan style of the fourteenth century.

   10 min

8. The Hyblean Garden, founded in 1858 on the initiative of nobles and local citizens, is the oldest public park in Ragusa and extends over the rocky outcrop at the eastern end of Ragusa Ibla, about 385 meters above sea level. During a cultural visit, the main attractions and sights include: Palm Avenue and Park Architecture: The main entrance welcomes visitors with a majestic tree-lined avenue, bordered by well-kept hedges, carved stone benches, decorative vases and a central fountain near the Monument to the Fallen of the Great War. The Three Historical Churches: Within the Villa's enclosure stand three prominent religious complexes. Panoramic viewpoint over the Irminio Valley: The limestone balcony at the bottom of the garden offers spectacular panoramic views of the Irminio River valley and the nearby Iblean Mountains.

   25 min

Cancellation

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

Know before you go

How it compares in Italy, outside the cities

• Its from-price is 44% below the median of the 194 city tours we list in Italy, outside the cities.
• It is shorter than most of them.
• The operator lists free cancellation on it.