Discover Modica
Discover all there is to see and do in Modica. Don't miss the best events, interesting places and curiosities related to the area.
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Explore Modica
Ready to immerse yourself in the wonders and beauties of this city? Here's what you can explore.
Not to be missed in Modica
Choose what to do among the events scheduled in Modica. Do not miss the main social activities, the most important patronal feasts and all the festivals in the province of Ragusa.
Useful tips for your holidays in Modica
Follow our tips to better enjoy your holiday in Modica. Discover new places, experience the Sicilian typicality that tells the culture of a people rich in traditions.
The history of Modica, the pearl of the Val di Noto
Modica, a small Baroque jewel in the province of Ragusa declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site, stands at the foot of the Iblei Mountains.
Why visit Modica
Modica, known as the city of chocolate, is one of the most fascinating towns in Sicily, characterized by a wonderful Baroque style.
Like other cities in this area, it was razed to the ground by the earthquake of 1693, and was totally rebuilt in the XNUMXth century with the use of Modica stone.
Today it is a popular destination for Italian and foreign tourists also for its beaches of Marina di Modica, among the most fascinating in Sicily.
What to do in Modica
Modica hosts numerous monuments in the Baroque style, such as the great one Church of St. George which can be reached after a long flight of 250 steps.
In Modica it is possible to visit several museums, thanks to which you can discover the historic and fascinating past of the Sicilian town where Salvatore Quasimodo was born. Those who pass through Modica will certainly not be able to miss the chance to taste the particular chocolate of Modica, a real local delight. Furthermore, the Rock Church of San Nicolò Inferiore offers a unique experience of immersion in the religious history of the city, while the Church and Cloister of Santa Maria del Gesù are fascinating examples of religious architecture.
How to move in Modica
To visit the main points of interest of Modica, being mainly concentrated in the Old Town, a normal one may suffice walk among the characteristic baroque streets of the city. However, there is a public transport service, with bus numbers which allow you to move easily to every point of Modica, thanks to which it will be possible to visit every landscape that the town has to offer.
How to get to Modica
You can get to Modica By plane through Catania Airport, widely served by the main airlines, but about 115km away, or from the closest Comiso Airport, although served by fewer airlines. From the port of Augusta and from the port of Catania it is possible to land by ship and then continue to Modica using the interregional buses. For those who prefer to move by car, you can get to Modica along the A18 and A19 motorways. There is no railway station in Modica.
Useful numbers
Common
0932 759111
Tourist Info
346 655 8227
Municipal police
0932 759211
Emergency medical Service
0932 448981
Quick Links
Municipality site
www.comunemodica.rg.it
