Ragusa Sicily
City of age old agricultural and craft traditions, with articles made from wood and iron.
Ragusa is situated close to the principal cities of Sicily (Italy). The town is sited 500 meters above sea level, amongst hills. The town's name derives from Rogos, or "granary", refering to its prolific production of wheat.
Ragusa is divided into Ragusa Inferiore, known as "Ibla", and Ragusa Superiore. Among the monuments worth visiting are the Cathedral of St Giovanni Battista, the Church of St Maria delle Scale, the Church of Purgatory, and Palazzo Donnafugata, where one can see paintings assigned to Antonello da Messina.
Suggested hotels Ragusa and surroundings
Sicily 5 stars
Antica Badia Relais Ragusa
Hotel Antica Badia Relais occupies an 18th century palazzo, situated in the historic center of Ragusa. Recent subject of an extensive restoration project, this sumptuous Sicilian residence welcomes...
Sicily 4 stars
Algilà Ortigia Siracusa
The Algilà Ortigia Charme Hotel is one of very few hotels located on the islet of Ortigia. Ortigia, declared world heritage site by UNESCO, is linked to the mainland of Sicily and the old city...
Hotel Lady Lusya Cassibile
Hotel Lady Lusya is a property of notable historic interest. In what was once the heart of the Spinagallo Manor, the building was originally home to an aristocratic Sicilian family, before becoming...
Locanda Don Serafino Ragusa
The hotel Locanda Don Serafino is situated in Ibla, the picturesque historic center of Ragusa, recently included in the Unesco's World Heritage list. The perfectly restored building dates back to...
Poggio del Sole Resort Ragusa
A fine example of how traditional architecture and contemporary design can combine so as to create a particularly luxurious environment, the Poggio del Sole Resort occupies a stunning 19th century...
Sicily Seaside Residences
Monteluce Country House Noto
Monteluce is a fabulous Mediterranean country house hotel immersed in a landscape abundant in century old olive groves and lemon trees, just 2kms away from the fascinating nature reserve of...
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