Ragusa Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
comune in Sicily, Italy
About Ragusa
Ragusa was part of the Grecian colony of Sicily, and later part of the Roman Byzantine empire. After several raids, in 868 AD it fell to the Muslims, who established the Emirate of Sicily. In 1090 it came under Norman rule. The area was fertile and the city grew up in the area now calledRagusa Ibla. "Hybla" means honey, and was also the name of an ancient deity. The town was destroyed in the terrible Sicily earthquake of 1693. Most re-building was on higher ground, withRagusa Superiorebeing laid out on a grid pattern on a hillside overlooking Ibla. It was constrained to the south by a deep ravine, but eventually this was bridged, and the south bank was also urbanised. Meanwhile, Ibla was largely neglected except as a source of masonry. This meant the medieval street pattern was preserved,
Top Attractions in Ragusa
Explore the best things to see and do in Ragusa:
- ★A Porte Aperte
- ★Chiesa del Purgatorio
- ★Chiesa di Santa Maria delle Scale
- ★Chiesa di Santa Maria dell'Itria
- ★Circolo di conversazione
- ★Duomo di San Giorgio
- ★Duomo San Giovanni
- ★Estate Iblea
Where to Eat in Ragusa
Must-try local food and restaurants:
- 🍴Ai Lumi
- 🍴Cucina & Vino
- 🍴Duomo Ristorante
- 🍴La Bettola
- 🍴Quattro Gatti
- 🍴U Saracinu Ristorante
Where to Stay in Ragusa
- 🏨B&B Il Giardino dei Sospiri
- 🏨Locanda Don Serafino
- 🏨Sanvito Hostel
- 🏨Terra del sole Ibla B&B
Ragusa Travel Guide Sections
Our comprehensive guide covers 10 sections including: