Modica
Things to do, attractions, interesting facts
State: RG - Area: Ragusa surroundings
Modica is a Baroque city and there are many architectural beauties included in the UNESCO World Heritage Site.
The oldest part of Modica revolves around the ruins of the ancient castle, where a tangle of streets, among splendid panoramas, leads up to at the highest point of the city.
Modica has a fascinating historical center, a sign of its ancient wealth: sacred buildings of exquisite Baroque taste, suggestive noble palaces and imposing steps.
Modica is the city of Chocolate, a unique product made according to an ancient recipe.
What is the best time to visit Modica?
Modica can be visited all year round: the welcome and warmth of the Sicilians will amaze you. But for an unforgettable experience, admiring the colors, tasting the flavors and fully experiencing the traditions, it is advisable to plan a visit on the days of one of the festivals that take place in Modica during the year.
If you want to know about upcoming festivals and events Click here and you will find a list of the most important ones.
What to see
Church of the Carmine in Modica
Rock Church of San Nicola in Cava d'Ispica
Marina di Modica Beach
Conca del Salto in Modica
Servi Quarry in Modica
Civic Museum in Modica
Napolino De Naro Papa Palace a Modica
Palace of Culture in Modica
De Leva Portal in Modica
Castro Polara Grimaldi Palace a Modica
Polara Palace a Modica
Grimaldi Palace in Modica
Church of San Giovanni Evangelista in Modica
Cathedral of San Giorgio in Modica
Church of Santa Maria del Gesù in Modica
Tommaso Campailla Medical Museum in Modica
Church of Santa Maria di Betlem in Modica
Modica Chocolate Museum
Museum of Memory in Modica
Water Mill and Museum in Caves in Modica
Rock Church of San Nicolò Inferiore in Modica
Quasimodo Birthplace Museum in Modica
Castle of Counts in Modica
Church of San Pietro in Modica
Pizzo Belvedere of Modica
What to eat
Typical food, local wines and drinks, traditional dish to taste in Modica
You can obviously taste all the typical products of Sicilian cuisine, the most well-known ones, such as cannoli, Sicilian cassata, arancini, etc. But there are some specialties typical of this area that are more difficult to find in other areas of Sicily.
Nearby Places
Below you will find a list of the most beautiful places to visit in the surroundings of Modica. The places are located at a maximum distance of about an half hour by car. Good fun!
Ragusa
Ragusa surroundings
Scicli
Ragusa surroundings
Donnalucata
Ragusa surroundings
Pozzallo
Ragusa surroundings