Holidays to Ragusa, Sicily |
The capital of the province of Ragusa since 1926, is split into Ragusa Ibla and Ragusa. The former is built on the original nucleus of the city going back to Hibla founded by the Sikels and then conquered in turns by the Greeks, the Romans, the Byzantines, the Arabs and the Normans, the Swabians, the French Anjous and the Spanish Aragon following the fortunes of the rest of Sicily. Ragusa, the most modern part, has been developed since the 18th century.
The rivalries between the aristocratic families of old and new lineage, striving to display their superiority in wealth and style, led to the creation of the beautiful palaces and churches that still constitute the main architectural profile of the city. These are the treasures that make the Ragusa of today worthy of UNESCO recognition as a World Heritage Site.
Ragusa Ibla is indeed an open museum of Baroque architecture. The magnificent Duomo di San Giorgio with its slightly asymmetric staircase, the rich Baroque facade, and a Neoclassic dome leave the visitor breathless. The square before the cathedral is enriched by many aristocratic buildings such as Palazzo Arezzi and Palazzo Donnafugata and a walk around the city takes you from Palace to Palace, from Church to Church in a labyrinth of charming narrow and intricate streets. This part of the city has now a thriving life with excellent restaurants, bars and pubs and small hotels in restored old palaces.
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