Ragusa: a baroque phoenix reborn, a self-guided walking tour with audio and quizzes

Ragusa Ibla is what happens when a city refuses to disappear. The earthquake of January 11, 1693 leveled this corner of Sicily, and its noble families rebuilt not humbly, but in one triumphant burst of late Baroque architecture that still crowns the hilltop today. This self-guide...

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Self-guided tour

Explore at your own pace. No groups, no schedule.

Audio guide

Let the story play as you walk.

Interactive quiz

Answer to unlock each stop.

Fun facts

The best stories behind every landmark.

Smart map

Navigation that shows you where to go next.

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Go solo or make it a group game.

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About this activity

This tour can be experienced in Ragusa, Italy
This tour is a walk of 4 km starting at Palazzo Zacco: balconies built to impress
There are 10 quizzes and the duration of the activity is expected to be 2 hours
This tour can be experienced in any weather and is available daily at any time

Ragusa, Italy

4 Km

2 Hours

6 Quizzes

What to bring

Charged smartphone with internet access

Comfortable shoes for walking around

Adequate clothes for the weather

Headphones (optional)

Itinerary

Palazzo Zacco: balconies built to impress
Palazzo Zacco: balconies built to impress
Palazzo Bertini: three faces on the street
Palazzo Bertini: three faces on the street
Chiesa di Santa Maria delle Scale: church at the top of the stairs
Chiesa di Santa Maria delle Scale: church at the top of the stairs
Belvedere di Ragusa Ibla: a city split in two
Belvedere di Ragusa Ibla: a city split in two
Palazzo Cosentini: the balcony of slander
Palazzo Cosentini: the balcony of slander
Duomo di San Giorgio: a rivalry carved in stone
Duomo di San Giorgio: a rivalry carved in stone
Piazza Duomo: a stage for the cathedral
Piazza Duomo: a stage for the cathedral
Circolo di Conversazione: the aristocrats' private club
Circolo di Conversazione: the aristocrats' private club
Chiesa di San Giuseppe: grilles for watching unseen
Chiesa di San Giuseppe: grilles for watching unseen
Portale di San Giorgio Vecchio: the door that outlived its church
Portale di San Giorgio Vecchio: the door that outlived its church

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