Perlas del Barroco

Perls is what they truly are. Barroque pearls. All of them UNESCO’s Humanity Patrimony. With their beautiful palazzos, their Chiesas and Duomos, each one of them more beautiful than the prior one, and still all different:

Noto, small cozy, takes you back in time. Totally reconstructed in baroque style after the 1690 earthquake is an example of what a city was on those days. The many look-out points from any of the many churches give you an impressive view of the city, rising big to celebrate their gods. And if that isn’t good enough, a great beach is just 10 min out in the local bus. Beat that!!

Modica, capricious geography make this a spectacular town. Built on 4 hills and around two rivers that are not there any more, Modica was the old capital of Ragusa and still carries in its blood the stance of high princess.

One can just imagine the two rivers running along the city (compared in its time to Venice´s beauty) and towering above them, two Cathedrals (yes, 2, one spitting distance from the other). Pride and dignity runs in the air and the best place to see this dignity is none other than its gastronomy. Delicious “modican” dishes and chocolate uhmmmmm....

Ragusa, capital of the region under the same name, is but more candy for my eyes. I haven’t seen a more beautiful city. Imperial, majestic, words neither pictures can describe it. 5 hills surround the city and in the middle, like an island in the middle of gigantic waves, IBLA Ragusa, the downton area. And just like in an island in the middle of the ocean, its clock stopped centuries ago. Narrow streets take you nowhere, miles of uneven steps, bridges, overpasses, arches, vaults, domes, a city full of wonders at every corner. Paradise for a photographer, wish I knew one, all I could do was stay up all night at a church and stare at IBLA from the viewpoint of a church from dusk till dawn…
Feat of beauty both, the sunrise and the sunset....

Noto, Modica and Ragusa. 3 cities that grab you and make you experience awe in their 3 united, different and unique ways....