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Modica from inside a church...there are a few churches there. If you want to see the details, I'm afraid you have to buy a print :)
The Cathedral of San Giorgio is considered one of the great examples of Sicilian Baroque architecture. This church, distinguished as part of the world monumental heritage by UNESCO, has been rebuilt on several occasions, following the disastrous earthquakes which rocked Modica in the seventeenth and eighteenth centuries. One of the most beautiful churches in Modica, its imposing façade sits atop a scenic staircase of 164 steps. This dramatic setting proves to be a destination for art lovers and true romantics. Following this monumental staircase all the way to the top leads the visitor to a beautiful panorama and the gardens known as the Orto del Piombo.
Modica is an amazing town at the East of Sicily. From romantic streets to baroque churches and marble buildings, there are plenty of things to admire.
Modica is an amazing town at the East of Sicily. From romantic streets to baroque churches and marble buildings, there are plenty of things to admire.
Modica is an amazing town at the East of Sicily. From romantic streets to baroque churches and marble buildings, there are plenty of things to admire.
Modica is an amazing town at the East of Sicily. From romantic streets to baroque churches and marble buildings, there are plenty of things to admire.
Modica is an amazing town at the East of Sicily. From romantic streets to baroque churches and marble buildings, there are plenty of things to admire.
Modica is an amazing town at the East of Sicily. From romantic streets to baroque churches and marble buildings, there are plenty of things to admire.
In the spring of 2006 I spent a few weeks travelling around Sicily. Similar in appearance to the rest of Italy, yet mindfully different in many ways, the island of Sicily can at times feel worlds away from it's parent nation. Present are the Moorish influences of Northern Africa, and of the ancient Greeks whose empire once dominated the scope of the Meditteranean.
In 1693 a devastating earthquake brought down much of Eastern Sicily. Over 45 towns were destroyed and over 60,000 lives were lost. Nearly two thirds of the population of Catania alone lost their lives. Many of these cities were rebuilt in the ornamental Baroque style which is occassionally refered to as "Earthquake Baroque".
Things move at a snails pace in Sicily. No one does anything fast and strikes are commonplace making getting around challenging at times. It should all be taken in stride as Sicily is here to show us her wonder, teach us her patience, and remind us that a good simple life not need be hectic.