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One of the best destinations in Sicily for connoisseurs of architectural landmarks, Modica is a fantastic example of the Baroque style. This is an idyllic and picturesque settlement in the province of Ragusa that is safely protected by the spectacular Hyblaean Mountains. The city is built on a hill, and so it is conventionally divided into two parts – the higher and lower ones. Each of them is attractive from a tourist point of view. There are many interesting shrines that tourists will definitely find interesting to explore. It seems that builders of these shrines were in some kind of competition and tried to make them higher and more beautiful. Local landscapes are incredibly magnificent and picture-perfect. This is one of the most attractive parts of the island. In the past, the Modica region was home to different tribes and ethnic groups, including the Sicels, ancient Greeks, Romans, Byzantines, Vandals, and Goths. At the beginning of the 9th century, the Saracens captured the settlement. Modica and the whole of Sicily belonged to the Arabian rulers for two centuries. However, the Normans conquered Modica in the 11th century. Their leader, Roger of Hauteville, became the new ruler of the city. Later, he was proclaimed Roger I, the first Count of Sicily. After that, the Hohenstaufen dynasty managed to drive out the Normans and set up its authority in the region, but the reign of this family didn’t last long. Soon, the Counts of Anjou ruled in Modica. … Read further

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Modica sightseeing

In the past, the Modica region was home to different tribes and ethnic groups, including the Sicels, ancient Greeks, Romans, Byzantines, Vandals, and Goths. At the beginning of the 9th century, the Saracens captured the settlement. Modica and the whole of Sicily belonged to the Arabian rulers for two centuries. However, the Normans conquered Modica in the 11th century. Their leader, Roger of Hauteville, became the … Open

Moving around in Italy - transportation

The government of Italy pays much attention to the country’s road network. Subsequently, the road surface is considered one of the best in the world. However, it is worth remembering that most autobahns in Italy are on a paid basis. The road network covers all parts of the country, even the most remote corners. The total length of highways is more than seven thousand kilometers. Along the roads you will come across hotels, snack bars and cafes, shops, service stations, and filling stations. We can therefore safely say that Italy has created the safest and most comfortable conditions for traveling by car. Buses are considered the most common type of public transportation. There are both intra-city and interurban trips. The quality of the vehicles varies considerably depending on the place of its use. Thus, in the big cities run modern luxury buses, and in small rural areas one can still meet old and dilapidated buses from the previous century. … Open

Economy roadmap of Italy

According to data for 2016, the olive production in Italy reached record levels, which allowed it to take a leading position in the corresponding rating. Thanks to its favorable location, since ancient times Italy has been actively using all the gifts of the Mediterranean. The Republic is among the top ten countries in the world for catching fish and other seafood, as well as for processing and exporting them, both in the form of fresh carcasses and in the canned form. The state pays special attention to the development of the tourism sector. Italy for several years in a row, occupies a leading position in the ranking of the most visited countries in the world. Last year, more than 60 million people came to the country for vacation. However, according to statistics, a serious economic crisis contributed to the reduction of the tourist inflow and to date only 12% of the Gross National Product comes from the tourism industry. Earlier these indicators reached up to 19%. … Open

Detailed hi-res maps of Modica for download or print

Our guide chapters over Modica

Modica sightseeing

Moving around in Italy - transportation

Economy roadmap of Italy

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