3 Best Sights in Ragusa, Sicily

Designed by Rosario Gagliardi in 1738, the duomo is a fine example of the Sicilian Baroque.

Set on the edge of the old town, Giardino Ibleo is a tranquil public garden lined with palm trees and dotted with fountains and churches along stone paths. The ambling walkways skirt the cliffside and offer dramatic views of the valley below.

The lovely historic center of Ragusa, known as Ibla, was completely rebuilt after the devastating earthquake of 1693. Its tumble of buildings are perched on a hilltop and suspended between a deep ravine and a sloping valley. The tiny squares and narrow lanes make for pleasant meandering, but expect plenty of stairs.