Scicli (RG) - UNESCO World Heritage Site - Noto Valley - Sicily
- Tuttitaly
- Dec 16, 2024
- 2 min read
Updated: 6 days ago
Baroque town kissed by #UNESCO recognition among the eight late Baroque cities of the Val di Noto. "Perhaps," writes Elio Vittorini, "it is the most beautiful city in the world, and people are happy in beautiful cities." Scicli is the fourth most solarized city in Europe; in the last fifteen years, it has become a retreat for many new Sciclitans from Northern Italy, and foreign countries have decided to establish their refuge here for rest and holidays. Furthermore, since 1998, Scicli has become famous throughout the world in the television series Inspector Montalbano... #tuttitaly
Scicli, a charming village located on rocky hillsides and surrounded by the natural beauty of three valleys, is a place that tells the history and art of Sicily. After the devastating earthquake of 1693, Scicli was rebuilt in a Baroque style, following the example of many centers in the Val di Noto, creating a unique and suggestive atmosphere that fascinates visitors.
The pulsating heart of Scicli is Piazza Italia, a splendid square dominated by majestic eighteenth-century palaces that narrate the town's rich history and prestige. Dominating the square is the imposing Mother Church, dedicated to the Madonna delle Milizie, a rare and extraordinary armed Marian representation that testifies to the struggle against the Saracens.
Every year, during Easter, the statue of the Madonna delle Milizie is carried in procession, involving the community in a vibrant religious celebration.
Next to the Mother Church stands the evocative Church of San Bartolomeo, an architectural gem dating back to the fifteenth century that miraculously withstood the earthquake of 1693, preserving its beauty and ancient charm intact.
Not far away, the Carmelite monastery complex, dating back to 1386, and the Church of Santa Maria La Nova, an example of neoclassical style from the fifteenth century, bear witness to Scicli's deep spirituality and artistic richness.
One of the most majestic buildings in Scicli is the Beneventano Palace, a Baroque gem that enchants with its elegance and architectural sophistication.
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