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Brindisi Tourist Attractions: 10 Top Places to Visit
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Top Places to visit in Brindisi:
Santa Maria del Casale, Tempio di San Giovanni al Sepolcro, Scavi di Egnazia, Colonne Terminali della Via Appia, Monumento al Marinaio d'Italia, Duomo di Ostuni, Piazza della Liberta, Chiesa di San Francesco, Cripta Delle Mummie, Oria Cathedral
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Places to see in ( Ragusa - Italy )
Places to see in ( Ragusa - Italy )
Ragusa is one of the most picturesque towns in Sicily. The view from the upper town over Ragusa Ibla on its own separate hilltop is quite breathtaking. One of the UNESCO-listed Baroque towns of south-eastern Sicily, Ragusa is also one of the principal filming locations for the Sicilian detective drama Il Commissario Montalbano (Inspector Montalbano), a series which has done wonders for publicising the beauty of this area. With a new airport at Comiso, ten miles away, due to open, this is a tourist destination which is definitely up and coming.
Ragusa is in the Monti Iblei, a large area of high ground, divided up by dry stone walls and incised with ravines. The town was originally built on a small steep-sided hill with deep valleys on three sides separating it from the high plateau. After the earthquake of 1693, which destroyed many of south-eastern Sicily's buildings, it was decided to rebuild Ragusa on higher, more level ground nearby. This new planned town was built, with straight streets and a rational layout, but local aristocrats didn't want to move, and instead built themselves new palazzi on the ruins of the old town. So nowadays Ragusa has two parts: Ibla (or Ragusa Ibla), the older nucleus on its hilltop, and Ragusa Superiore, the more modern upper town which spreads from the post-earthquake streets into more recent developments. Like all Sicilian towns, Ragusa has its share of ugly modern sprawl, but this is well away from the historic centre, which is remarkably unspoilt.
Ragusa Ibla is the magnet for tourists, though the upper town is still worth a visit. The bus and railway stations, the town's archaeological museum and its everyday shops and businesses are in Ragusa Superiore as well as most of the hotels. Ibla is the more charming base for a holiday, though, with picturesque lanes, cafes, restaurants and gastronomic shops aimed at tourists. Its main artery is the perfect venue for the evening passeggiata.
The best activity in Ragusa is wandering; meandering along the character-filled lanes of Ragusa Ibla or clambering up the steps towards the upper town and enjoying the great, classic view over Ibla. This is an inviting town for even more leisurely pursuits - a long drink at a cafe table on the pretty sloping piazza in front of the Duomo, a wine-flavoured gelato, a splendid meal at one of the town's small restaurants or a stroll in the park.
Like neighbouring towns, Ragusa was rebuilt after the great earthquake in the Baroque style, and its palazzi and churches are elegant and covered with a profusion of florid detail. The grandest building in Ibla is the cathedral, the Duomo di San Giorgio, begun in 1738 and designed by the architect Rosario Gagliardi. Up a flight of steps and segregated from the streets by ornate railings, this is the heart of the old town and contains some of its best, and most prized artworks. These include a statue of St. George which is carried around town in devout processions. Alongside the church is the small Museo del Duomo (open at weekends), a museum containing stone statues and reliefs from the original pre-earthquake San Giorgio and other churches, architectural drawings by Gagliardo, some extravagant reliquaries and gloomy religious paintings. One of the highlights is a nice little stone carving, from the 15th century, portraying a honey-maker (mielaio) with honeycomb and jug.
Ibla's lanes contain many charms, from elaborately-sculpted balconies to views over the narrow valleys below town. If you have time, it's a good place to explore, with some intriguing corners. A little tourist train (trenino) departs from Piazza Duomo and is an entertaining way of touring the principal streets.
As well as exploring Ibla, most visitors will want to take a look at Ragusa Superiore. The two towns meet at a saddle of land marked by the small Piazza della Repubblica. One of the town's tourist offices is alongside, and also the attractive Chiesa delle Anime del Purgatorio. The upper town can be reached by an energetic climb or by the little local bus from the Giardino Ibleo or Piazza della Repubblica.
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Places to see in ( Ragusa - Italy ) Marina di Ragusa
Places to see in ( Ragusa - Italy ) Marina di Ragusa
Marina di Ragusa, also known as Mazzarelli, is a southern Italian village and hamlet of Ragusa, a municipality seat of the homonym province, Sicily. In 2011 it had a population of 3,468, that during the summer gets to over 60,000. The remains of a Greek settlement of the 5th century BC, when this area was under the control of Kamarina, have been found on the banks of the nearby river Irminio that was used as canal-port. The village was known since the Byzantine era (5th century) when a loading pier was built to export the local products.
The Arab geographer El Idrisi writes that during the Arab domination (827-1091) it was called Marsa A'Rillah (small port) and during the years 1584 and 1596 a watchtower known as Torre Cabrera was built by order of the Count B. Cabrera next to the port of the village due to Saracen-ships sailing this stretch of sea. It remained a sleepy fishing village until the 1870s when its port was extensively used for the export of the local asphalt, mined in Ragusa, to numerous European capitals. It was called Mazzarelli until 1928 when the local council changed the name in Marina di Ragusa. During the 1960s, it became a tourist resort, a role which it still maintains today.
Marina di Ragusa is located by the Mediterranean coast of the island of Sicily, directly opposite the island of Malta. It is 6 km from Santa Croce Camerina, 11 from Donnalucata, 17 from Scicli, 24 from Ragusa and 27 from Modica. The local economy is based on tourism due to the quality of its beaches. Many bars, restaurants and hotels are busy during the summer season whilst during the winter the village gets busy only at weekends. Nightclubs and camping can also be found. The local fishing industry has nearly disappeared and has been replaced by intensive agriculture in greenhouses that can be found along this stretch of coast. From the nearby Market of Vittoria green-products get exported to all Europe.
The only public transport in Marina di Ragusa are two bus-lines (A and B), that run from west (port) to east (end of the promenade Andrea Doria). There are also several daily buses to Ragusa and Catania and the nearest airport is Comiso Airport at 29 km (18 mi). The Provincial Road SP25 Ragusa Mare connects Ragusa to its beach resort.
The new port of Marina di Ragusa was designed in the 1980s but after a short time works stopped until the years 2006-2008, when with European Funding it was possible to complete it. The new port aims to become one of the major tourist ports of the island. The new structure is the biggest tourist port of Sicily and can moor over 800 boats and the new offices for the Coast Guard. It was officially opened 3 July 2009. In 2010 shops, a supermarket and a bar were opened. Since the opening in 2009 the port has registered a steady traffic during the summer months and has seen an increase of mooring during the winter months due to the low fares applied by the managing company.
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Sicily: Classic and Undiscovered for Solo Travellers
It may sit within touching distance, but Sicily is much more than a mere extension of mainland Italy. It's the largest of the Italian islands, but the laidback Sicilians have an identity and a still-thriving language of their own, and life moves at a slower pace. Its position in the middle of the Mediterranean means that Sicily has long attracted settlers from all sides, resulting in an infusion of influences – from the founding ancient Phoenicians to the Greeks, the Romans, the Moors, the Normans, the Spanish, the French and, of course, the Italians. This can be seen in the eclectic collection of historic sites and landmarks, from exceptional Greek temples to a treasure trove of Roman mosaics. Add beautiful Baroque churches and palaces, built after 17th-century earthquakes reduced entire towns to rubble, atmospheric streets and striking modern additions, and you have an island, built on the bones of ancient civilisations, that surprises and delights visitors with its intriguing cultural collage.
Nature has also bestowed Sicily with a generous cache of treasures. Ringed by shimmering blue sea, its coastline dips into sandy bays backed by craggy cliffs, which lead to a largely unspoilt landscape with fragrant citrus and olive groves, colourful wildflower meadows, dense pine forests and soaring mountains – the most impressive of all being the tempestuous Mount Etna, which simmers ominously over the towns in its colossal shadow.
Its incredible natural beauty is matched by an abundance of home-grown produce. Market stalls piled with ripe Mediterranean vegetables, pavement cafes offering a constant stream of orange juice, tiny shops selling olive oil, jam and honey, green ice-cream made with the precious Bronte pistachios… the list goes on. Of course, fresh fish and homemade pasta feature on every menu, but there are a few surprises here too – couscous from Tunisia and the ricotta-filled Cassata cake, a sweet legacy of the 10th-century Arab invasion.
As we travel down the eastern coastline and along southern Sicily, you'll be dazzled by the myriad cultural, natural and historical gems of this island, and charmed by the affable locals who live there.
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The Beautiful Islands of Malta: Mediterranean Paradise. Full tour of Malta and Gozo. HD
This was filmed over a number of Visits to Malta, I have tried to cover the whole islands, showing what there is to see in this really beautiful place. The people are really friendly, food and weather are Fantastic. Beaches are a little Limited, but there is Sooo much to see and do.
Other Mediterranean Islands on my Channel
Sicily;
Majorca;
Corfu;
Malta; Glass Bottomed Boat;
Malta-Driving on Malta;
Malta-Grand Harbour Tour;
Malta- Ancient Monuments;
Malta. officially the Republic of Malta, is a Southern European country consisting of an archipelago situated in the centre of the Mediterranean, 80 km (50 mi) south of Sicily, 284 km (176 mi) east of Tunisia and 333 km (207 mi) north of Libya, with Gibraltar 1,755 km (1,091 mi) to the west and Alexandria 1,508 km (937 mi) to the east.[8] Malta covers just over 316 km2 (122 sq mi) in land area, making it one of the world's smallest states.[9][10][11] It is also one of the most densely populated countries worldwide. The de facto capital city of Malta is Valletta; the largest town, Birkirkara. The main island comprises many towns, which together form one Larger Urban Zone (LUZ) with a population of 368,250 according to Eurostat. The country has two official languages, Maltese (constitutionally the national language) and English.
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Villa Pirriedu - Marina di Ragusa - Italy
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Villa Pirriedu hotel city: Marina di Ragusa - Country: Italy
Address: Contrada Castellana Volpe - Strada Provinciale 111; zip code: 97010
Located in Marina di Ragusa, 20 km from Ragusa, Villa Pirriedu features a barbecue and sun terrace. Free private parking is available on site. Some units include a seating area where you can relax. Villa Pirriedu features free WiFi .
-- La Villa Pirriedu, que dispone de barbacoa y solárium, está situada en Marina di Ragusa, a 20 km de Ragusa. Dispone de aparcamiento privado gratuito. Algunos alojamientos tienen zona de estar. Además, la Villa Pirriedu ofrece WiFi gratuita.
-- Die in Marina di Ragusa gelegene Villa Pirriedu befindet sich 20 km von Ragusa entfernt und bietet Ihnen einen Grill und eine Sonnenterrasse. Die Privatparkplätze an der Unterkunft nutzen Sie kostenfrei.
-- Villa Pirriedu ligt in Marina di Ragusa, op 20 km van Ragusa. Het beschikt over een barbecue en een zonneterras. Er is gratis privéparkeergelegenheid beschikbaar. Sommige accommodaties hebben een zithoek, waar u zich kunt ontspannen.
-- Situata a Marina di Ragusa, a 20 km da Ragusa, la Villa Pirriedu offre un barbecue, una terrazza solarium e un parcheggio privato gratuito.
-- Villa Pirriedu旅馆位于拉古萨的码头（Marina di Ragusa），距离拉古萨（Ragusa）20公里，设有烧烤设施和阳光露台，提供内部的免费私人停车场。 部分客房和公寓设有方便客人放松身心的休息区。Villa Pirriedu旅馆配有免费WiFi。 旅馆设有共用厨房。 客人可以在这家旅馆打台球。Villa Pirriedu旅馆提供自行车出租服务和汽车出租服务，距离诺托（Noto）46公里，距离莫迪卡（Modica）则有19公里，距离科米索机场（Comiso...
-- Отель Villa Pirriedu с принадлежностями для барбекю и террасой для загара расположен на курорте Марина-ди-Рагуза, в 20 км от города Рагуза. На территории обустроена бесплатная частная парковка. В некоторых номерах есть гостиная зона.
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