Location: Modica
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Modica [ˈmɔːdika] (Sicilian: Muòrica, Greek: Μότουκα, Motouka, Latin: Mutyca or Motyca) is a city and comune of 54.456 inhabitants in the Province of Ragusa, Sicily, southern Italy. The city is situated in the Hyblaean Mountains.
Restaurants in Modica
1. L'arte del Cioccolato Torrone Cannolo
2. ArtigianArte
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 29 reviews
Reviewed By remkov763 - Sicily, Italy
A lovely shop full of handmade and handpainted art that are great for yourself or to give as gifts to friends and family, the shop is worth a visit when you go see Modica. We both some handpainted tiles for in our garden house.
3. Chiesa di San Pietro
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 552 reviews
Reviewed By 648AnaC - Haz-Zebbug, Malta
A beautiful Church, very well kept! It was a short visit and we could not appreciate all the art it contains! Deserves another visit!
4. Chiesa di San Giorgio
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 1,204 reviews
Reviewed By SallyF906 - Northampton, United Kingdom
Situated halfway between the upper and lower town, the impressive tower can be seen from large parts of the town. The cathedral which is dedicated to St George was built on the site of a 13th century church and the current building was rebuilt after the 1693 earthquake. The church is reached by an impressive flight of steps from the main road through the town - wear flat shoes for the climb. Inside is very ornate and you go up the tower for an extra charge of 2 euros.There is a silver ark which contains the earthly remains of the saint whose statue is on display in a side chapel - this is paraded through the town in great celebrations on St George's Day.On the floor in front of the altar is an elliptical sundial and also the geographical co-ordinates of the church. Obviously a very popular venue for weddings so it may be closed for a ceremony even though it is within opening times which are 9-1 and 3.30-7 - if you are staying in the town, your hotel may be able to advise.
5. Chiesa di Santa Maria di Betlem
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 106 reviews
The collegiate church of Santa Maria di Betlem is a palimpsest of extreme artistic importance in the Hyblaean landscape, the result of continuous transformations, adaptations and additions between the fifteenth and nineteenth centuries, with historical-artistic elements that start from late Gothic culture up to nineteenth-century eclecticism . On the right side of the apse is the Palatine Chapel or Santa Maria di Betlem. Relevant to the first half of the 500 'brings with it Gothic and Renaissance elements. The entrance portal is made up of columns decorated with grotesque motifs, with suns and lion heads. The chapel is completed by a hemispherical cap in which medallions with heads of Roman emperors are inserted. The portal is one of the few testimonies of Modica before the 1693 earthquake.
6. Antica Dolceria Bonajuto
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 246 reviews
Reviewed By AlanS656 - Glen Iris, Australia
We entered this shrine to the local chocolate and loved the experience, Plenty of samples and things to buy so you were able to appreciate this grainy chocolate for what it is. You find it off the main street down a short lane opposite the lower grand church. A good choice.
7. Chiesa di San Giovanni Evangelista
8. Sotto San Pietro
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 53 reviews
9. Belvedere
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 107 reviews
Reviewed By Antkneee - Chicago, United States
Fantastic views of Modica. This place is worth the climb from Modica Bassa. I've done the steps to the top many times in the past but I had my Dad drop us off at the top this time. We decided to go up during sunset to enjoy the beauty of the city. We then made our way down by foot through the narrow streets of Modica Alta. While you're at the top you'll notice a little bar behind you. They serve drinks, beer, food and of course the famous Modica Chocolate. They even have free samples which my daughter simply loves. Make sure you check out their beautiful meat slicing machine. I need one of these. Do not miss this amazing view from the top of the mountain. Sunset is a popular time to take in the sites plus it's cooler then midday. After taking in the sites, you walk down the mountain and think about all the amazing food you'll find at the bottom of Modica.
10. I Sapori degli Iblei
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 53 reviews
Be seduced by the flavors of our productions, created by following strictly all the wealth of traditional techniques with the most modern systems of preparation and packaging: chocolate, honey enhanced by Virgil, the wine ... and many more.Some of the flavors and smells of our products will remain in the memory of our guests.
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