Walking tour of Ragusa
Visit the magnificent town of Ragusa, a UNESCO World Heritage Site boasting incredible Baroque architecture, and discover the beauty of the city with your private guide.
Area
Sicily
Type
Community & Culture
History
Who
Adults
Teens
Ragusa Ibla was destroyed during an earthquake in the late 17th century, and rebuilt to showcase an impressive collection of Baroque architecture in the following years. With your private guide, explore the town and visit the towering Duomo of San Giorgio, symbol of Ragusa's rebirth. Continue on to the Giardino Ibleo, one of the town's picturesque parks, where you'll be able to enjoy beautiful views of the Sicilian countryside.
During the tour, stop at the atelier of a Sicilian cart master, used throughout the island as a means of transport until the second half of the 20th century and nowadays considered a true work of art. Cap off the visit with a tasting of bigné di ricotta - a glorious dessert byte typical of the area.
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