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Duomo of San Giorgio
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It is the symbol of Ragusa Ibla. A UNESCO World Heritage site, a riot of majesty and wealth, the duomo of San Giorgio is as beautiful outside as it is precious inside, with paintings, simulacra, and even a monumental remnant from 1500.
Sometimes words don’t do something justice. Like now.
How can we best describe the sense of magnificence you’ll feel when you find yourself in front of the majestic staircase of the cathedral of San Giorgio in Ragusa Ibla? Its whiteness is blinding. You’ll have to look right up to the top to be able to grasp it in full.
How can we tell you about the richness of its details? The decorations of the wooden doors, the friezes, and the reliefs of the important gate, the elegance of the statues of san Giorgio and san Giacomo below, and those of san Pietro and san Paolo at the top. How can we express just how much beauty awaits you?
A UNESCO World Heritage site, San Giorgio is the must-see in Ragusa Ibla. It is appreciated by directors and photographers, loved by tourists, and protected by its faithful.
Its slightly oblique positioning with respect to the square, intentionally designed by the architect Rosario Gagliardi of Noto, makes it special: it seems to be posing for the millions of gazing faces that over the centuries have admired it. Work was completed in 1775, the date is engraved on the cusp under the cross, thirty years after it had been decided to rebuild the church in a more central position than the original one next to the Giardino Ibleo (linkare alla scheda del giardino). The 1693 earthquake had in fact almost totally destroyed the old building, of which today it is possible to admire only the gate (link alla scheda), so the community decided to build it where the church of san Nicola used to stand.
The three-nave interiors are full of precious canvases: D'Anna, Tresca, and Manno are just some of the artists of the time who did them. Admire the statue of Saint George on horseback, by the sculptor Bagnasco from Palermo, the large case-reliquary in embossed silver foil by the Palermo silversmith Domenico La Villa, both carried by the faithful during procession for the patronal feast in spring, and the 3,368-pipe organ, so precious that the same company that made it, the "Serassi" of Bergamo, called it the "Organum maximum".
What gem is not to be missed? It is what remains of the monumental limestone altarpiece by Antonino Gagini, dating back to the sixteenth century, preserved in the sacristy.
Books, music, but also good food, theatre, and shows. Ragusa offers quality events all year round that attract thousands of visitors from all over Sicily and beyond. Tourists who are in the city in those days are fascinated by the great human warmth and cultural richness that the city gives off.
There are numerous summer events, but also winter in Ragusa is livened up by various theatre and music festivals: Melodica, Ibla Classica International for music; the season at the Donnafugata Theatre and Palchi Diversi (Different Stages) for the theatre (the latter moves to the beautiful backdrop of the Castle of Donnafugata for the summer version Palchi Diversi Estate al castello), to name but a few.
In short, Ragusa is to be lived all year round!
Books, music, but also good food, theatre, and shows. Ragusa offers quality events all year round that attract thousands of visitors from all over Sicily and beyond. Tourists who are in the city in those days are fascinated by the great human warmth and cultural richness that the city gives off.
There are numerous summer events, but also winter in Ragusa is livened up by various theatre and music festivals: Melodica, Ibla Classica International for music; the season at the Donnafugata Theatre and Palchi Diversi (Different Stages) for the theatre (the latter moves to the beautiful backdrop of the Castle of Donnafugata for the summer version Palchi Diversi Estate al castello), to name but a few.
In short, Ragusa is to be lived all year round!
Books, music, but also good food, theatre, and shows. Ragusa offers quality events all year round that attract thousands of visitors from all over Sicily and beyond. Tourists who are in the city in those days are fascinated by the great human warmth and cultural richness that the city gives off.
There are numerous summer events, but also winter in Ragusa is livened up by various theatre and music festivals: Melodica, Ibla Classica International for music; the season at the Donnafugata Theatre and Palchi Diversi (Different Stages) for the theatre (the latter moves to the beautiful backdrop of the Castle of Donnafugata for the summer version Palchi Diversi Estate al castello), to name but a few.
In short, Ragusa is to be lived all year round!
Books, music, but also good food, theatre, and shows. Ragusa offers quality events all year round that attract thousands of visitors from all over Sicily and beyond. Tourists who are in the city in those days are fascinated by the great human warmth and cultural richness that the city gives off.
There are numerous summer events, but also winter in Ragusa is livened up by various theatre and music festivals: Melodica, Ibla Classica International for music; the season at the Donnafugata Theatre and Palchi Diversi (Different Stages) for the theatre (the latter moves to the beautiful backdrop of the Castle of Donnafugata for the summer version Palchi Diversi Estate al castello), to name but a few.
In short, Ragusa is to be lived all year round!
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Salita Duomo, 13,
97100 Ragusa
Books, music, but also good food, theatre, and shows. Ragusa offers quality events all year round that attract thousands of visitors from all over Sicily and beyond. Tourists who are in the city in those days are fascinated by the great human warmth and cultural richness that the city gives off.
There are numerous summer events, but also winter in Ragusa is livened up by various theatre and music festivals: Melodica, Ibla Classica International for music; the season at the Donnafugata Theatre and Palchi Diversi (Different Stages) for the theatre (the latter moves to the beautiful backdrop of the Castle of Donnafugata for the summer version Palchi Diversi Estate al castello), to name but a few.
In short, Ragusa is to be lived all year round!
Books, music, but also good food, theatre, and shows. Ragusa offers quality events all year round that attract thousands of visitors from all over Sicily and beyond. Tourists who are in the city in those days are fascinated by the great human warmth and cultural richness that the city gives off.
There are numerous summer events, but also winter in Ragusa is livened up by various theatre and music festivals: Melodica, Ibla Classica International for music; the season at the Donnafugata Theatre and Palchi Diversi (Different Stages) for the theatre (the latter moves to the beautiful backdrop of the Castle of Donnafugata for the summer version Palchi Diversi Estate al castello), to name but a few.
In short, Ragusa is to be lived all year round!
Books, music, but also good food, theatre, and shows. Ragusa offers quality events all year round that attract thousands of visitors from all over Sicily and beyond. Tourists who are in the city in those days are fascinated by the great human warmth and cultural richness that the city gives off.
There are numerous summer events, but also winter in Ragusa is livened up by various theatre and music festivals: Melodica, Ibla Classica International for music; the season at the Donnafugata Theatre and Palchi Diversi (Different Stages) for the theatre (the latter moves to the beautiful backdrop of the Castle of Donnafugata for the summer version Palchi Diversi Estate al castello), to name but a few.
In short, Ragusa is to be lived all year round!
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Ragusa is not only a summer destination, it is ready to offer beauty, emotions and fun in every season. Come and discover it in the winter season!
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From July 13 to September 30
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Some shows and events required the purchase of a ticket. Contact the info point to know which events are the paid events and get more details.