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Things to see in Ragusa, Sicily (Italy): 71 places and when to go
Ragusa, Sicily is a town in Italy with around 69,000 inhabitants, and this site lists 71 places in and around it, mainly History (24), Temples (18), Nature (15). The best known are Kamarina, Sicily, Akrai and Ragusa Cathedral. The best time to come is March to June and September to October; also possible: November to February and July to August. In June there are 14 h 31 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 29. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.
In a nutshell
- Where
- Italy · 36.93, 14.73
- Population
- About 69,000
- Places
- 71 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- What people come for
- History (24) · Temples (18) · Nature (15) · Wildlife (9) · Architecture (6) · Museums and art (5)
- Best time
- March to June and September to October.
- Also possible
- November to February and July to August.
- Nearest airport
- CTA Catania, 67 km as the crow flies
- Highest point
- Hyblaean Mountains, at 986 m.
What to see in Ragusa, Sicily
The places in and around Ragusa, Sicily, best known first, each with its own page: what it is, when to go and what is next to it. Distances are from the centre, as the crow flies.
- Kamarina, SicilyAncient city on the southern coast of Sicily26 km
- AkraiGreek colony founded in Sicily by the Syracusans in 663 BC20 km
- Ragusa CathedralRoman Catholic cathedral in Ragusa, Sicily497 m
- Monte LauroNature · Mountains22 km
- CasmenaeAncient settlement in Sicily19 km
- NetumHistory26 km
- Donnafugata CastleCastle in Sicily16 km
- San Giorgio Cathedral, ModicaCathedral7.9 km
- Santa Maria dell'Itria, RagusaChurch building in Ragusa, Italy667 m
- Monte CasaleMountain on Sicily, Italy20 km
- Cava d'IspicaNature · Wildlife18 km
- Maria Santissima Annunziata, ComisoChurch building in Comiso, Italy11 km
- San Pietro, ModicaChurch building in Modica, Italy8.2 km
- Monte ArcibessiMountain in Italy11 km
- Noto Radio ObservatoryObservatory24 km
- Santa Maria delle Scale, RagusaChurch building in Ragusa, Italy701 m
- Santa Maria delle Stelle, ComisoChurch building in Comiso, Italy11 km
- Torre CabreraTower in Pozzallo, Italy25 km
- San Giovanni Battista, Monterosso AlmoChurch building in Monterosso Almo, Italy18 km
- Monte RaciNature · Mountains7.5 km
- San Vito, VizziniBaroque Roman Catholic church26 km
- Sant'AntonioChurch building in Giarratana, Italy14 km
- San Francesco all'ImmacolataChurch building in Ragusa, Italy1.4 km
- Santa Maria La Nova, ScicliChurch building in Scicli, Italy15 km
And the other 47, by what you come to do:
- Temples: San Gregorio Magno, Vizzini, Chiesa di Santa Margherita, San Bartolomeo, Scicli, Sant'Ignazio, Scicli, Santa Maria del Rosario, Santa Maria di Portosalvo
- History: Circolo di conversazione, Palazzo Zacco, Kaukana, Santoni, Eremo di Croce Santa, Mercedari Palace, Palazzo della Cancelleria, Torre di Mezzo, Torre Scalambri, Torre Vigliena, Castello Requisenz, catacomb of San Marco, Grotta della Signora, Castello di Granieri, Necropoli Calicantone, necropoli Favarotta, Palazzo Castro al Duomo, Palazzo La Rocca
- Architecture: Capo Scaramia Lighthouse
- Nature: Giardino Ibleo, Demanio forestale di Randello, Riserva naturale orientata Bosco di Santo Pietro, Riserva naturale Pino d' Aleppo, Hyblaean Mountains, protected area, Riserva naturale Macchia Foresta del Fiume Irminio, Zona Speciale di Conservazione 'Cava Palombieri' - ITA090017, Zona Speciale di Conservazione 'Conca del Salto' - ITA080011, Zona Speciale di Conservazione 'Fiume Tellesimo' - ITA090018
- Museums and art: Museo archeologico di Palazzo Cappellani, Museo dei viaggiatori in Sicilia, Cavallo d'Ispica, Museo Antropologico di Testa dell’Acqua, Sicilian cart
- Beaches: Spiaggia Cava d'Aliga
- Food and drink: Azienda agricola Arianna Occhipinti, Piano Grillo, Valle dell'Acate, Vigna di Pettineo, Vini Tenute Senia
- With kids: Parcallario
When to go to Ragusa, Sicily
The best time to visit Ragusa, Sicily is March to June and September to October; also possible: November to February and July to August. This comes from its own places: a month counts as the town's best time when it is the best time for half of what there is to see.
- JanPossible9:44
- FebPossible10:38
- MarBest time11:43
- AprBest time12:57
- MayBest time13:58
- JunBest time14:31
- JulPossible14:18
- AugPossible13:25
- SepBest time12:13
- OctBest time11:02
- NovPossible9:59
- DecPossible9:29
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 14 h 31 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 29. In June, 70 of the 71 places are at their best.
When to go to Italy in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Getting to Ragusa, Sicily
The nearest main airport is Catania-Fontanarossa Airport (CTA, Catania), 67 km as the crow flies. How to get around Italy (train, car, bus) is in its country guide, and what to sort out before you leave is in its checklist.
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Other towns nearby
- Syracuse, Sicily54 places52 km
- Catania69 places71 km
- Agrigento5 places77 km
- Centuripe14 places77 km
- Enna17 places78 km
- San Cataldo11 places91 km
And all of Italy, in its country guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in Ragusa, Sicily?
The best known: Kamarina, Sicily, Akrai, Ragusa Cathedral, Monte Lauro, Casmenae. In all, 71 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.
When is the best time to visit Ragusa, Sicily?
March to June and September to October; also possible: November to February and July to August. In June there are 14 h 31 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 29.
How do you get to Ragusa, Sicily?
The nearest main airport is Catania-Fontanarossa Airport (CTA), 67 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.
How do I add it to my trip?
Create a trip with Ragusa, Sicily as the destination and these 71 places are on your map, each with its category. The ones you like go into a day's plan with one tap, and Kokai reminds you when you pass nearby.
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