18 UNESCO monuments of Ragusa

Nestled in the Iblei mountains, the city of Ragusa is an authentic wonder with timeless charm

A city and a history, which have become a World Heritage Site

The essence of Ragusa is expressed in every corner and alley. Its thousand-year history is told by the numerous churches, monuments and noble palaces, which like the De Stefano Palace stand majestically among its streets. Visiting Ragusa is a riot of emotions, an experience that warms the heart and captures the mind. Ragusa is a city that enchants tourists, welcoming them into a dreamy and unique atmosphere, almost transporting them back in time. A treasure chest full of jewels of rare beauty, whose baroque architecture was recognized as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 2002.

Staying at the De Stefano Palace gives guests a privileged position to discover Ragusa. Located in the historic center of this wonderful and perhaps little-known town in the south of Sicily, the nineteenth-century noble palace, which today houses an elegant and refined 4-star boutique hotel with SPA and wellness centre, is the ideal point from which to start a day visiting Ragusa. City with two hearts, one modern and one ancient, connected by three bridges. Ragusa Ibla houses 14 of the 18 late Baroque style monuments declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Among these, the majestic Cathedral of San Giorgio undoubtedly stands out, built in the 18th century and surrounded by elegant Baroque buildings, which is accessed by an imposing staircase. The other 4 are located in the upper part of Ragusa.