Loved the pavement here
Loved the pavement here
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We stumbled upon the Graziella fisherman district, an ancient area with Arab influence in the layout and architecture
We stumbled upon the Graziella fisherman district, an ancient area with Arab influence in the layout and architecture
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More street art
More street art
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Statue outside the castle by Polish artist Mitoraj
Statue outside the castle by Polish artist Mitoraj
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Castello Maniace, at the southern tip of Ortigia, was built in the 13th century and has been adapted and restored over the ages.
Castello Maniace, at the southern tip of Ortigia, was built in the 13th century and has been adapted and restored over the ages.
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16th century hand grenades at the Castello Maniace
16th century hand grenades at the Castello Maniace
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Sunday at the beach
Sunday at the beach
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Lots of street art of various forms
Lots of street art of various forms
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Interesting facades everywhere
Interesting facades everywhere
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Looking down our lovely and very narrow lane at night
Looking down our lovely and very narrow lane at night
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Boats along the west side of the island
Boats along the west side of the island
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Lots of feral cats here--people are taking care of them
Lots of feral cats here--people are taking care of them
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Our favorite neighborhood bar, Tinkit
Our favorite neighborhood bar, Tinkit
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Fonte Arethusa, an ancient fresh water spring
Fonte Arethusa, an ancient fresh water spring
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I realized I don't have a good photo of the Baroque facade - only in this photo of the arrival of one of about 30-40 attendees of the International Bugatti Meeting
I realized I don't have a good photo of the Baroque facade - only in this photo of the arrival of one of about 30-40 attendees of the International Bugatti Meeting
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The varied history is evident outside as well
The varied history is evident outside as well
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Remnants of Norman floors
Remnants of Norman floors
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Chapel of Santa Lucia, the patron saint of the city
Chapel of Santa Lucia, the patron saint of the city
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Ceiling
Ceiling
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Closer view of the columns from the Temple of Athena
Closer view of the columns from the Temple of Athena
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Doric columns on the inside of the church
Doric columns on the inside of the church
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Inside the cathedral (finally, something was open!)
Inside the cathedral (finally, something was open!)
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Cattedrale di San Giovanni Battista, Ragusa Superiore--built in the 1700s
Cattedrale di San Giovanni Battista, Ragusa Superiore--built in the 1700s
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View over Ragusa Ibla from Chiesa di Santa Maria delle Scale, which is at the top of 340 stairs connecting Ragusa Superiore and Ragusa Ibla (also closed, as much of our visit was between 1 and 4 pm)
View over Ragusa Ibla from Chiesa di Santa Maria delle Scale, which is at the top of 340 stairs connecting Ragusa Superiore and Ragusa Ibla (also closed, as much of our visit was between 1 and 4 pm)
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Ragusa Ibla
Ragusa Ibla
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Somewhere around Ragusa Ibla--we wandered a lot
Somewhere around Ragusa Ibla--we wandered a lot
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Duomo di San Giorgio, Ragusa Ibla (closed at the time of our visit)
Duomo di San Giorgio, Ragusa Ibla (closed at the time of our visit)
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Giardino Ibleo
Giardino Ibleo
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Giardino Ibleo, at the far end of Ragusa Ibla
Giardino Ibleo, at the far end of Ragusa Ibla
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Looking out the doors of San Pietro
Looking out the doors of San Pietro
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Closer to our apartment is Duomo San Pietro Apostolo
Closer to our apartment is Duomo San Pietro Apostolo
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The 14th century tower is currently not accessible, but we were able to walk through the grottoes and caves where prisoners were one held.
The 14th century tower is currently not accessible, but we were able to walk through the grottoes and caves where prisoners were one held.
0 2024/06/09 05:32:58
Last but not least is the Castello dei Conti, which sits on the rocks just a bit above our apartment. Excavations have traced occupation through the Greek, Roman, Arab and Norman eras.
Last but not least is the Castello dei Conti, which sits on the rocks just a bit above our apartment. Excavations have traced occupation through the Greek, Roman, Arab and Norman eras.
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Next up: Santa Maria del Gesu, which partially survived the 1693 earthquake and is a prime example of 15th century architecture, with a notable cloister. It was unclear from our reading whether it was open or not. Of course, after climbing to the very top of town, we found that it is indeed (at least temporarily) closed.
Next up: Santa Maria del Gesu, which partially survived the 1693 earthquake and is a prime example of 15th century architecture, with a notable cloister. It was unclear from our reading whether it was open or not. Of course, after climbing to the very top of town, we found that it is indeed (at least temporarily) closed.
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My favorite, though, was the cave church of St. Nicolo Inferiore, Modica’s oldest church. It was carved in the rock in the 12th century and then built over after the earthquake in 1693. It was discovered in 1987 by a boy trying to retrieve a football. The Byzantine frescoes remain on the wall.
My favorite, though, was the cave church of St. Nicolo Inferiore, Modica’s oldest church. It was carved in the rock in the 12th century and then built over after the earthquake in 1693. It was discovered in 1987 by a boy trying to retrieve a football. The Byzantine frescoes remain on the wall.
0 2024/06/09 05:32:52
Atop a not-quite-as-grand-staircase, but at a higher point in the city is Chiesa di San Giovanni Evangelista
Atop a not-quite-as-grand-staircase, but at a higher point in the city is Chiesa di San Giovanni Evangelista
0 2024/06/09 05:32:50
The Duomo di San Giorgio is the main church of Modica. It stands at the top of a 250-step staircase (see previous photo where I noted the bougainvillea). This is the Baroque interior.
The Duomo di San Giorgio is the main church of Modica. It stands at the top of a 250-step staircase (see previous photo where I noted the bougainvillea). This is the Baroque interior.
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The organ of San Giorgio
The organ of San Giorgio
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We did do some relaxing here
We did do some relaxing here
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