Modica


Things to do, attractions, interesting facts

Useful information to fully enjoy your visit to Modica. Attractions to see, Traditional Festival, events and things to do to have fun, food to taste, which items to buy, which interesting facts to know and where to stay on vacation in Modica.


Modica

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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.

Events


What to see


Attractions to see in Modica

Interesting Facts


Interesting and fun facts, mythology, legend, folk tales and more to know about Modica

Mythical origins of Modica

Mythical origins of Modica

According to legend, the foundation of the city of Modica came about by the hand of the mythological hero Hercules.

"Truvatura" in the County of Modica

In an unspecified location in the County of Modica it is said that a treasure is hidden under a spell.

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

Ispica

Ragusa surroundings

Comiso

Ragusa surroundings

Chiaramonte Gulfi

Ragusa surroundings