Sicilian Churches of Note
This collection showcases the architectural evolution of the Val di Noto, focusing on the Sicilian Baroque style that emerged after the devastating 1693 earthquake. The list features major landmarks in Ragusa, Modica, and Scicli, characterized by dramatic tiered facades, grand ceremonial staircases, and ornate stone carvings. Highlights include UNESCO World Heritage sites that transition from medieval Gothic-Catalan remnants to the exuberant late Baroque designs typical of southeastern Sicily.
A Cathedral of Saint George
The Duomo of San Giorgio is a Baroque church located in Ragusa Ibla, Sicily, Italy.
B Cathedral of San Giorgio
The Duomo of San Giorgio is a Baroque church in Modica, Ragusa, Sicily, Italy.
C Santa Maria delle Scale, Ragusa
Santa Maria delle Scale is a church located in Ragusa, Sicily.
D Church of Santa Maria dell'Itria
Santa Maria dell' Itria is a Baroque-style, Roman Catholic church located in the city of Ragusa, in southern Sicily, Italy.
E San Giuseppe, Ragusa
San Giuseppe is a Baroque-style, Roman Catholic church located in the city of Ragusa, in southern Sicily, Italy.
F Cathedral of San Giovanni Battista
Ragusa Cathedral is a Roman Catholic cathedral in Ragusa, Sicily, dedicated to Saint John the Baptist.
G Chiesa di Sant'Agnese
An 18th-century Baroque church located in the historic center of Ragusa Ibla, situated near the Cathedral of Saint George.
H Church of Purgatorio
The Chiesa del Purgatorio, also called the Chiesa delle Santissime Anime del Purgatorio) is a Roman Catholic church located on Piazza della…
I Saint Maria of Betlem
Santa Maria de Betlem is a Roman Catholic church located on Via Marchesa Tedeschi in the town of Modica, province of Ragusa, Sicily, Italy.
J Duomo di San Pietro
A UNESCO World Heritage site featuring a monumental staircase lined with life-sized statues of the twelve apostles leading to a late Baroque facade.
K Chiesa dell'Ecce Homo
Located in Ragusa Superiore, this 19th-century church features a three-tiered facade and an interior decorated with Corinthian columns and religious frescoes.
L San Giovanni
Situated at the highest point of Modica Alta, this church features a late Baroque facade and offers panoramic views of the historic town.
M Chiesa di Santa Teresa
A small 18th-century church in Modica known for its simple Baroque facade and its location within the historic urban fabric.
Santa Maria La Nova
A large Neoclassical church in Scicli that houses the 'Uomo Vivo' (The Living Man), a significant wooden statue used in local Easter celebrations.
O Chiesa Carmine
Originally part of a Carmelite convent, this church features a Rococo-style facade and a 14th-century portal preserved from the pre-earthquake structure.
Chiesa di San Matteo
Historic church ruins perched on San Matteo hill overlooking Scicli; it served as the city's cathedral until the late 19th century.
Q Chiesa di San Michele
An 18th-century Baroque church in Scicli notable for its elegant facade and refined interior stucco work.
R Santi Nicolò ed Erasmo
A religious site in Modica reflecting the local late Baroque architectural style typical of the Ragusa province.
Chiesa di San Francesco all'Immacolata
Originally built in the 13th century, this church retains a medieval bell tower base and a Gothic portal, while the main structure reflects Baroque reconstruction.
San Paolo
A late Baroque church in Modica featuring a facade adorned with statues and an interior with traditional Sicilian decorative elements.
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