Ragusa, Sicily | The Baroque Jewel of Val di Noto

Perched atop a limestone hill between two deep valleys, Ragusa is a dazzling UNESCO World Heritage site that epitomizes Sicilian Baroque grandeur. The city is dramatically split into two distinct levels: 🏰 Twin Cities, One Soul Ragusa Ibla (Lower Town) The ancient heart with narrow labyrinthine alleys Home to 70+ Baroque churches and palazzos Don't miss: San Giorgio Cathedral (1738), its dome dominating the skyline Ragusa Superiore (Upper Town) Rebuilt after the 1693 earthquake Connected to Ibla by the Ponte dei Cappuccini bridge ✨ UNESCO Wonders Catalonian Gothic Portal - The only surviving relic from pre-earthquake times Palazzo Nicastro - Baroque balconies supported by grotesque masks Giardino Ibleo - Cliffside gardens with valley views 📸 Must-Capture Moments Sunrise over Ibla's golden domes from Ponte Vecchio The staircase of Santa Maria delle Scale church at golden hour Baroque putti sculptures on Via del Mercato 💡 Local Tip: Visit in May during Infiorata di Ragusa when artists create stunning flower carpets on the streets. #SicilianBaroque #ItalyWorldHeritage #HiddenItaly #CulturalTravel #RagusaIbla #ValdiNoto #ArchitectureLovers #SlowTravel