Italy Ragusa
Not for nothing is this place a UNESCO World Heritage site. It’s one of those wonderful hill towns that has to be explored on foot. It was two separate towns until quite recently: the old original site of the town before the earthquake that destroyed a lot of nearby towns in the 1600s, The top of the hill was the area where the wealthier citizens re-established themselves rather than deal with the rubble.
The town is said to have 2 Michelin-starred restaurants but I wasn’t able to even try for one.
The town is said to have 2 Michelin-starred restaurants but I wasn’t able to even try for one.
Photography Tips
Tripod, telephoto and watch for cars.
Travel Information
To get the blue dome of Chiesa di Santa Maria dell'Itria in the foreground, you need to be up the hill. I walked up the path between the houses until I found a road. A short walk and there it was.
Realising there was a road, I went back for the car and my wife so we could drive up. I don’t recall the names of the roads we took but Google Maps made it easy. There is a small church further up the hill if you want more greenery in your shot.
Realising there was a road, I went back for the car and my wife so we could drive up. I don’t recall the names of the roads we took but Google Maps made it easy. There is a small church further up the hill if you want more greenery in your shot.
Spot Type
Outdoor
Crowd Factor
A decent amount of people
Best Timing
Summer
Sunrise & Sunset
06:45 - 16:48
| current local time: 06:37
Photo Themes
old hill town
Old Town
Locations
Sicily
Ragusa Provence
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