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City: Modica - Pop. 54.000 - Alt : 296 m a.s.l.
- Location: Sicily
 Description:
Modica is a city in the Province of Ragusa,
Sicily. Modica rises on some spurs of Iblei mountains (South Eastern Sicily), is one of the most picturesque towns in Sicily
and, along with Val di Noto, is part of UNESCO
Heritage Sites in Italy. Modica is
divided into two parties: Upper Modica and Lower Modica. The town
mainly looks late Baroque, almost entirely dating back to
post-earthquake (1693). What makes the city so unique and
fascinating is, first of all, the baroque aspect, of which the urban
design and the historic center of Modica abound, as well as the
presence of spectacular staircases, alleys and picturesque streets, full of old shops, huts
or rich palaces.
 Sights and Attractions: Church of St.
Giorgio, imposing and full of artworks is the main monumental example of Sicilian Baroque
The unfinished church of Madonna delle Grazie with beautiful
decorations and frescos The Church of Carmine with nice rose
window and artworks
The 5th century Church of St. Francesco has beautiful carved
wooden altar and nearby convent with cloister
The Church of Madonna del Rosario (1361)
The Church of Santa Maria di Betlem (National monument) in baroque
style and with beautiful lunetta made with Modica's stone, and
inside Palatine chapel very rich in artworks.The church also houses
a Christmas crib featured by 60 terracotta statues belonging from
Caltagirone
Corso Umberto I (the main street crossing Modica)
The majestic Church of St.Pietro emerging on the top of a
monumental and spectacular staircase and very rich in paintings and
sculptures The church of St. Nicolς inferiore obtained by a fully
frescoed grotto
Church of St. Giovanni (stuccos)
Church of St. Maria del Gesu' (on the road to Scicli) of which
still remain the splendid facade
The Theater Garibaldi The Castle
Museums: Museum of Sicilian art and popular traditions
Events: 2nd half of April Eurochocolate festival to honor Modica's chocolate
Next Sunday after April 23 Feast of San Giorgio and
procession with fireworks June 13 Feast of St. Antonio da Padova
End of June Feast of St. Pietro with tratidional fair
Feast of Madonna delle Grazie, with procession and fireworks
Giostra dei Chiaramonte (Jousting tournament) takes place in
August Feast dell' Addolorata takes place in Oct in Upper Modica
with midnight fireworks
 Market day:
Thursday
Typical products: Modica is famous for its extraordinary
Chocolate made with an ancient Aztec recipe (is a must)
Cassata made with ricotta simple or mixed with chocolate and
cinnamon The "Mustazzola" cookies prepared with honey and almonds
Modica's nougat The Tarallucci, very soft, covered with white
sugar and with a slight aroma of lemon. The Real Dough, shaped
like fruits Almond cookies, available in several varieties
The "Pastizzi", stuffed with spinach or broccoli The"mpanatigghi" with veal and chocolate
The "mpanati",
stuffed with veal or lamb, and well cooked potatoes Citrus fruits, olives, carobs, legumes, cereals.
Stone quarrying is a very important activity
Surrounding smaller towns and hamlets:
Frigintini, Marina di Modica
Neighboring towns: Buscemi, Giarratana, Ispica, Noto, Palazzolo Acreide, Pozzallo, Ragusa, Rosolini, Scicli.
Nearby seaside resorts: Marina di Modica, Maganuco, Pozzallo
Nearest airport: Catania airport
Nearest train station: Modica
Public transportation:
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Distances:
Avola 45 km;
Caltagirone 74 km; Catania 106 km; Ispica 17 km;
Noto 38 km; Palermo 263 km;
Pozzallo 19 km; Ragusa 15 km;
Rome 900 km; Scicli 11 km;
Syracuse 73
km; Taormina 157;
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