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BAROQUE TOURS IN A DAY

Villa Quartarella is a perfect location for cultural day trips to the historic towns of the Val di Noto, a UNESCO heritage site: Modica (8 km), Scicli (7 km), Ragusa Ibla (19 km), Noto (47 km).

Modica San Giorgio

MODICA

  • Start or end from the stunning views of Modica from Belvedere San Benedetto;

  • Visit the marvellous Cathedral of San Giorgio;

  • Step into the gorgeous Cathedral of St. Peter;

  • Roam around Corso Umberto;

  • Spot unique Baroque balconies;

  • See the neoclassical Garibaldi Theater;

  • Taste the chocolate and cannoli at the Antica Dolceria Bonajuto.

SCICLI

  • Start from San Bartolomeo Church;

  • Marvel at Palazzo Beneventano;

  • Move to the Scicli Town Hall;

  • Visit San Giovanni Evangelista Church;

  • Stop by Palazzo Spadaro and Palazzo Bonelli Patanè; 

  • Try the Sicilian granita at Antico Caffè Gritti in Busacca Square;

  • For “Arancini” lovers it’s a must to stop by Trovato Food

  • Enjoy stunning views of Scicli from San Matteo Church Belvedere.

Scicli
Ragusa Ibla

RAGUSA IBLA

  • Step into the majestic Duomo of San Giorgio;

  • Marvel at the Cathedral of San Giovanni Battista;

  • See the beautiful Church of San Giuseppe;

  • Enjoy a walk at the historic center;

  • Relax in Giardino Ibleo;

  • Enjoy splendid views of Ragusa Ibla from Church of Santa Maria delle Scale.

NOTO

  • Admire the Stunning Porta Reale(Ferdinandea);

  • Visit Noto Cathedral;

  • Check out the Church of San Francesco d’Assisi all’Immaculata;

  • Visit Ducezio Palace and Nicolaci Palace;

  • Enjoy the view from the top of San Carlo Church;

  • Stop at Caffè Sicilia, a pastry shop founded in 1892 on the main street of Noto.

Noto
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