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The 10 Best Things to do in Ragusa, Sicily
Discover the best top things to do in Ragusa, Italy including Giardini Iblei, Duomo di San Giorgio, Portale di San Giorgio, San Giovanni Battista's Cathedral, Ragusa Ibla, Maindegap, Lungomare Andrea Doria e Bisani, Palazzo Arezzo Di Trifiletti, Chiesa di Santa Maria delle Scale, Riserva Naturale del Fiume Irminio.
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1. Giardini Iblei
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 746 reviews
Reviewed By AlanS656 - Glen Iris, Australia
Half expecting a light toned suited Sicilian to walk out of one of the adjoining buildings [like in the Godfather films] this little garden is an oasis in the far end of this town. No, it's not the best garden in the world, but boy is it memorable with the dry desolate surrounding hills and valleys, and this green Italianette garden with stone paths and shading trees in this gorgeous town.
2. Duomo di San Giorgio
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 974 reviews
Reviewed By Elena257 - Timisoara, Romania
This church is one of a kind. It dominates the square. Inside you will see the only church having curtains hanged between the columns. You can also have a small tour if the old church destroyed after earthquake.
3. Portale di San Giorgio
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 296 reviews
Reviewed By SallyF906 - Northampton, United Kingdom
Not far from the Giardini Ibleo, this is all that remains of the Church of San Giorgio that was destroyed in the C17th earthquake but it is certainly worth going to have a look. Originally built in C14th probably by the notable Chiaramonte family it is constructed in the Catalan Gothic style. In the lunette you can see St George slaying the dragon and above that the House of Aragon coat of arms.
4. San Giovanni Battista's Cathedral
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 200 reviews
Reviewed By AnnoAurora
It was the noontime bells ringing from this Cathedral that lured me over there during a short stay at Ragusa. It was a great experience to enter there and share time for prayers, knowing that millions of other people before me through the ages, did exactly that.
5. Ragusa Ibla
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 4,394 reviews
Reviewed By traveltheglobe0919 - Singapore, Singapore
The best way to appreciate Ragusa Ibla is to climb up to Ragusa Superiore and enjoy the breathtaking views at sunset at the steps next to Chiesa di Santa Maria Della Scale. You can also choose to take the local bus up, and walk about 10 mins to the vantage point. Buses #11 or #33 depart from the bus stop at the front of of the main garden Giardino Ibleo. The ride up is scenic and rewarding, and offers a different experience vs the climb. We did both. Took the bus up for sunset and did the hike at the break of dawn to catch sunrise. I must say that the sunset views are more spectacular. Ragusa Ibla is a charming little hilltop city that can be easily explored in two days at a leisurely pace. To me it’s like an open air museum where you’ll want to check out every nook and corner. In the evenings, the city gets even more atmospheric as you stroll along the cobbled streets set against a backdrop of lovely baroque architecture amid dramatic lighting.
6. Maindegap
7. Lungomare Andrea Doria e Bisani
8. Palazzo Arezzo Di Trifiletti
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 72 reviews
The noble palace of Baron Arezzo is located in the historic centre of Ragusa Ibla, just in front of Duomo of St. George. The palace was rebuilt after the 1693 earthquake and completed in the 19th century. Visitor wiill enjoy the unique experience of discovering this historic palace, where the Arezzo family has been living for the last 200 years. From the ball room windows they will find the most striking view of the Duomo.
9. Chiesa di Santa Maria delle Scale
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 87 reviews
Reviewed By SallyF906 - Northampton, United Kingdom
We walked from Ragusa Ibla to visit this church and weren't disappointed although we were very hot as you have to climb over 300 steps to get there - definitely worth it though. Built in C14th on the site of a Norman convent, it was rebuilt after the earthquake but it still has it's original Gothic portal and bell tower. The C16th terracotta image of the Virgin Mary is fabulous.
10. Riserva Naturale del Fiume Irminio
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