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Ragusa
Ragusa is a hill town split into two halves: the orderly, grid-planned Ragusa Superiore above, and the honey-stone tangle of Ragusa Ibla below, rebuilt in lavish Baroque style after the 1693 earthquake flattened the original settlement. Along with seven neighbouring towns, its historic centre is inscribed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site for the Late Baroque Towns of the Val di Noto, and its skyline of domed churches and carved palazzi remains one of southeastern Sicily's defining sights.
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Frequently asked questions about Ragusa
How do I get to Ragusa?
Most travellers fly into Catania (CTA), the region's main airport, then take a direct bus to Ragusa's bus terminal, a journey of roughly ~1h40m. Comiso Airport (CIY) is technically closer, but its flight and onward transport options are far more limited, so Catania remains the more reliable gateway.
How many days should I spend in Ragusa?
Plan on ~2 days to take in both halves of town, the Baroque churches and palazzi of Ragusa Ibla, and a slower-paced wander through Ragusa Superiore.
What is Ragusa known for?
Ragusa is a hill town split into two halves: the orderly, grid-planned Ragusa Superiore above, and the honey-stone tangle of Ragusa Ibla below, rebuilt in lavish Baroque style after the 1693 earthquake flattened the original settlement. Along with seven neighbouring towns, its historic centre is inscribed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site for the Late Baroque Towns of the Val di Noto, and its skyline of domed churches and carved palazzi remains one of southeastern Sicily's defining sights.