Ragusa is one of Sicily’s classic Baroque towns. The town is marvellously located on a cliff top at about 500 metres above sea level. The town is divided into two areas, an upper part and a lower part called Ibla
Modica is in the southern part of the Monti Iblei Mountains, about 15 km south of Ragusa, the capital of the province. The town has a wonderful location at 300 m above sea level.
Syracuse was once one of the most important towns in the western world - a cultural and commercial centre for the flourishing civilization in the Mediterranean region. Artists and scientists who lived and worked here included Dionysius and Archimedes.
Caltagirone is famous for its splendid beautifully decorated ceramics. The whole town breathes ceramics, from the façades of many of the houses to bridges and vases on terraces. We recommend a walk up the magnificently decorated steps leading to the church of Santa Maria del Monte.
