{"id":17323,"date":"2021-09-01T07:47:28","date_gmt":"2021-09-01T07:47:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/topsecretsicily.com\/uncategorized\/what-to-see-in-scicli-visit-this-little-favor\/"},"modified":"2025-05-09T13:45:36","modified_gmt":"2025-05-09T13:45:36","slug":"things-to-do-in-scicli-visit-this-little-pearl","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/topsecretsicily.com\/en\/province-of-ragusa\/things-to-do-in-scicli-visit-this-little-pearl\/","title":{"rendered":"What to see in Scicli in a day &#8211; Visit this little gem"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\n<div class=\"kk-star-ratings kksr-auto kksr-align-left kksr-valign-top\"\n    data-payload='{&quot;align&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;id&quot;:&quot;17323&quot;,&quot;slug&quot;:&quot;default&quot;,&quot;valign&quot;:&quot;top&quot;,&quot;ignore&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;reference&quot;:&quot;auto&quot;,&quot;class&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;count&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;legendonly&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;readonly&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;score&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;starsonly&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;best&quot;:&quot;5&quot;,&quot;gap&quot;:&quot;7&quot;,&quot;greet&quot;:&quot;Vote article&quot;,&quot;legend&quot;:&quot;0\\\/5 - (0 votes)&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:&quot;24&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;What to see in Scicli in a day - Visit this little gem&quot;,&quot;width&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;_legend&quot;:&quot;{score}\\\/{best} - ({count} {votes})&quot;,&quot;font_factor&quot;:&quot;1.25&quot;}'>\n            \n<div class=\"kksr-stars\">\n    \n<div class=\"kksr-stars-inactive\">\n            <div class=\"kksr-star\" data-star=\"1\" style=\"padding-right: 7px\">\n            \n\n<div class=\"kksr-icon\" style=\"width: 24px; 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Patan\u00e8<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/topsecretsicily.com\/en\/province-of-ragusa\/things-to-do-in-scicli-visit-this-little-pearl\/#Mother_Church_of_St_Ignatius_of_Loyola\" >Mother Church of St. Ignatius of Loyola<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/topsecretsicily.com\/en\/province-of-ragusa\/things-to-do-in-scicli-visit-this-little-pearl\/#Town_Hall_of_Scicli_%E2%80%93_In_the_footsteps_of_Inspector_Montalbano\" >Town Hall of Scicli &#8211; In the footsteps of Inspector Montalbano<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/topsecretsicily.com\/en\/province-of-ragusa\/things-to-do-in-scicli-visit-this-little-pearl\/#Church_of_St_Theresa\" >Church of St. Theresa<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/topsecretsicily.com\/en\/province-of-ragusa\/things-to-do-in-scicli-visit-this-little-pearl\/#Church_of_San_Michele\" >Church of San Michele<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/topsecretsicily.com\/en\/province-of-ragusa\/things-to-do-in-scicli-visit-this-little-pearl\/#Along_the_Spanish_canal_and_the_convent\" >Along the Spanish canal and the convent<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/topsecretsicily.com\/en\/province-of-ragusa\/things-to-do-in-scicli-visit-this-little-pearl\/#Panoramic_Church_of_St_Mary_of_the_Cross\" >Panoramic Church of St. Mary of the Cross<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/topsecretsicily.com\/en\/province-of-ragusa\/things-to-do-in-scicli-visit-this-little-pearl\/#St_Matthews_Church\" >St. Matthew&#8217;s Church<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/topsecretsicily.com\/en\/province-of-ragusa\/things-to-do-in-scicli-visit-this-little-pearl\/#Church_of_St_Bartholomew_and_the_caves\" >Church of St. Bartholomew and the caves<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/topsecretsicily.com\/en\/province-of-ragusa\/things-to-do-in-scicli-visit-this-little-pearl\/#Chiafura_%E2%80%93_The_houses_in_the_rock\" >Chiafura &#8211; The houses in the rock<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/topsecretsicily.com\/en\/province-of-ragusa\/things-to-do-in-scicli-visit-this-little-pearl\/#A_rutta_ri_Ron_Carmelo\" >A rutta ri Ron Carmelo<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/topsecretsicily.com\/en\/province-of-ragusa\/things-to-do-in-scicli-visit-this-little-pearl\/#Typical_products_of_Scicli\" >Typical products of Scicli<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/topsecretsicily.com\/en\/province-of-ragusa\/things-to-do-in-scicli-visit-this-little-pearl\/#Where_to_eat_in_Scicli\" >Where to eat in Scicli<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/topsecretsicily.com\/en\/province-of-ragusa\/things-to-do-in-scicli-visit-this-little-pearl\/#Most_popular_activities_for_tourists_in_Sicily\" >Most popular activities for tourists in Sicily<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/topsecretsicily.com\/en\/province-of-ragusa\/things-to-do-in-scicli-visit-this-little-pearl\/#Interactive_map_of_Scicli_%E2%80%93_Points_of_interest_in_purple\" >Interactive map of Scicli &#8211; Points of interest in purple<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/topsecretsicily.com\/en\/province-of-ragusa\/things-to-do-in-scicli-visit-this-little-pearl\/#What_to_see_around_Scicli\" >What to see around Scicli<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Introduction\"><\/span>Introduction<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>In this article I tell you what to see in Scicli, probably my favorite Baroque town in Sicily.  <strong>As soon as you arrive, you feel like you&#8217;re going back in time a little bit. A very small and quaint village, a real concentration of beauty<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Even Scicli, like other Sicilian Baroque cities, is not located at sea level. In fact, the aristocracy of the time preferred to stay in the hills, enjoy the landscape and find some refreshment from the torrid Sicilian summers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_to_see_in_Scicli\"><\/span>What to see in Scicli<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-1-centro-storico\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Historical_center\"><\/span>Historical center<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>I recommend you start the tuor by exploring the Baroque heart of Scicli, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Here you can admire various churches, palaces and the beautiful town hall.   <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"681\" src=\"https:\/\/topsecretsicily.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Piazza_del_Municipio_Scicli-1-1024x681.jpg\" alt=\"Town Hall, Scicli\" class=\"wp-image-6899\" srcset=\"https:\/\/topsecretsicily.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Piazza_del_Municipio_Scicli-1-1024x681.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/topsecretsicily.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Piazza_del_Municipio_Scicli-1-300x199.jpg 300w, https:\/\/topsecretsicily.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Piazza_del_Municipio_Scicli-1-768x510.jpg 768w, https:\/\/topsecretsicily.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Piazza_del_Municipio_Scicli-1.jpg 1500w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/topsecretsicily.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/IMG_20200907_121235-768x1024.jpg\" alt=\"What to see in Scicli\" class=\"wp-image-6856\" style=\"width:880px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/topsecretsicily.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/IMG_20200907_121235-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/topsecretsicily.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/IMG_20200907_121235-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/topsecretsicily.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/IMG_20200907_121235-1152x1536.jpg 1152w, https:\/\/topsecretsicily.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/IMG_20200907_121235-1536x2048.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/topsecretsicily.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/IMG_20200907_121235-scaled.jpg 1440w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-1-1-palazzo-beneventano\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Beneventano_Palace\"><\/span>Beneventano Palace<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>It is <strong>one of the most beautiful Baroque palaces on the island, and what is particularly striking is the flamboyance of the balconies<\/strong>. The latter are in fact supported by very expressive animals and anthropomorphic figures, who seem to want to tell something. Probably you want to postpone the raids of the Saracens and pirates of the Mediterranean and the fear of those moments.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-1-2-palazzo-spadaro\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Spadaro_Palace\"><\/span>Spadaro Palace<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>The palace belonged to the Spadaro family of Modican origin who moved to Scicli in the 17th century<\/strong>. The rooms that can be visited are not many, but still fascinating, especially the one with the floor still decorated with majolica.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/topsecretsicily.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/IMG_20200907_120147-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"Spadaro Palace, Scicli\" class=\"wp-image-6848\" srcset=\"https:\/\/topsecretsicily.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/IMG_20200907_120147-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/topsecretsicily.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/IMG_20200907_120147-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/topsecretsicily.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/IMG_20200907_120147-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/topsecretsicily.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/IMG_20200907_120147-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/topsecretsicily.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/IMG_20200907_120147-2048x1536.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/topsecretsicily.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/IMG_20200907_120147-scaled.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Spadaro Palace<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/topsecretsicily.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/IMG_20200907_120744-768x1024.jpg\" alt=\"Spadaro Palace, Scicli\" class=\"wp-image-6851\" style=\"width:880px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/topsecretsicily.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/IMG_20200907_120744-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/topsecretsicily.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/IMG_20200907_120744-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/topsecretsicily.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/IMG_20200907_120744-1152x1536.jpg 1152w, https:\/\/topsecretsicily.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/IMG_20200907_120744-1536x2048.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/topsecretsicily.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/IMG_20200907_120744-scaled.jpg 1440w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-1-3-palazzo-bonelli-patan\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Bonelli_Palace_%E2%80%93_Patane\"><\/span>Bonelli Palace &#8211; Patan\u00e8<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>It <strong>is probably the most beautiful palace in Scicli<\/strong>, built in the late 19th century at the behest of Ignazio Bonelli. In 2013 it was bought by the entrepreneur Patan\u00e8 who restored it and opened it to the public.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/topsecretsicily.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/1280px-Palazzo_Bonelli-Patane_2-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6912\" srcset=\"https:\/\/topsecretsicily.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/1280px-Palazzo_Bonelli-Patane_2-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/topsecretsicily.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/1280px-Palazzo_Bonelli-Patane_2-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/topsecretsicily.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/1280px-Palazzo_Bonelli-Patane_2-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/topsecretsicily.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/1280px-Palazzo_Bonelli-Patane_2.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><a href=\"https:\/\/commons.wikimedia.org\/wiki\/File:Palazzo_Bonelli-Patan%C3%A8_2.jpg\">Kiafura<\/a> ,<a href=\"https:\/\/creativecommons.org\/licenses\/by-sa\/4.0\"> CC BY-SA 4.0<\/a> , via Wikimedia Commons<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-1-4-chiesa-madre-di-sant-ignazio-di-loyola\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Mother_Church_of_St_Ignatius_of_Loyola\"><\/span>Mother Church of St. Ignatius of Loyola<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/topsecretsicily.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/IMG_20200907_105919-768x1024.jpg\" alt=\"Mother Church of Sant'Ignazio di Loyola, Scicli\" class=\"wp-image-6843\" style=\"width:880px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/topsecretsicily.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/IMG_20200907_105919-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/topsecretsicily.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/IMG_20200907_105919-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/topsecretsicily.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/IMG_20200907_105919-1152x1536.jpg 1152w, https:\/\/topsecretsicily.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/IMG_20200907_105919-1536x2048.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/topsecretsicily.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/IMG_20200907_105919-scaled.jpg 1440w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/topsecretsicily.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/IMG_20200907_110102-768x1024.jpg\" alt=\"Mother Church of Sant'Ignazio di Loyola, Scicli\" class=\"wp-image-6844\" style=\"width:880px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/topsecretsicily.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/IMG_20200907_110102-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/topsecretsicily.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/IMG_20200907_110102-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/topsecretsicily.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/IMG_20200907_110102-1152x1536.jpg 1152w, https:\/\/topsecretsicily.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/IMG_20200907_110102-1536x2048.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/topsecretsicily.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/IMG_20200907_110102-scaled.jpg 1440w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-1-5-municipio-di-scicli-sulle-tracce-del-commissario-montalbano\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Town_Hall_of_Scicli_%E2%80%93_In_the_footsteps_of_Inspector_Montalbano\"><\/span>Town Hall of Scicli &#8211; In the footsteps of Inspector Montalbano<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>The town hall was made famous by the TV series &#8220;Il Commissario Montalbano<\/strong>.&#8221; It was in fact used as the headquarters of the Vigata police station. For a few Euros you can buy the ticket and visit both the Palace and the premises where the TV series was filmed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/topsecretsicily.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/IMG_20200907_122423-768x1024.jpg\" alt=\"View from the Town Hall, Scicli\" class=\"wp-image-6863\" style=\"width:879px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/topsecretsicily.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/IMG_20200907_122423-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/topsecretsicily.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/IMG_20200907_122423-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/topsecretsicily.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/IMG_20200907_122423-1152x1536.jpg 1152w, https:\/\/topsecretsicily.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/IMG_20200907_122423-1536x2048.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/topsecretsicily.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/IMG_20200907_122423-scaled.jpg 1440w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">View from the Town Hall<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1050\" height=\"807\" src=\"https:\/\/i1.wp.com\/sicilytopsecret.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/dsadas.png?fit=800%2C615\" alt=\"Office of Commissioner Montalbano - Municipality of Scicli\" class=\"wp-image-1534\" srcset=\"https:\/\/topsecretsicily.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/dsadas.png 1050w, https:\/\/topsecretsicily.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/dsadas-300x231.png 300w, https:\/\/topsecretsicily.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/dsadas-1024x787.png 1024w, https:\/\/topsecretsicily.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/dsadas-768x590.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1050px) 100vw, 1050px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Office of Commissioner Montalbano &#8211; Municipality of Scicli<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/topsecretsicily.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/IMG_20200907_122136-768x1024.jpg\" alt=\"Office of the commissioner of Montelusa in the series of Commissioner Montalbano\" class=\"wp-image-6862\" style=\"width:880px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/topsecretsicily.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/IMG_20200907_122136-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/topsecretsicily.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/IMG_20200907_122136-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/topsecretsicily.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/IMG_20200907_122136-1152x1536.jpg 1152w, https:\/\/topsecretsicily.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/IMG_20200907_122136-1536x2048.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/topsecretsicily.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/IMG_20200907_122136-scaled.jpg 1440w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Representative office of the mayor &#8211; Office of the commissioner of Montelusa in the series of Commissioner Montalbano<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-1-6-chiesa-di-santa-teresa\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Church_of_St_Theresa\"><\/span>Church of St. Theresa<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Also in the area, you will also find the Church of Santa Teresa and here too you pay a ticket. The church is small but very special, once you enter you have a feeling of purity. In fact, the predominant color is white, interrupted here and there by the intense yellow of gold. The church is no longer in operation and has been used as an exhibition hall.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/topsecretsicily.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/IMG_20200907_112650-1-768x1024.jpg\" alt=\"Church of Santa Teresa, Scicli\" class=\"wp-image-6834\" style=\"width:880px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/topsecretsicily.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/IMG_20200907_112650-1-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/topsecretsicily.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/IMG_20200907_112650-1-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/topsecretsicily.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/IMG_20200907_112650-1-1152x1536.jpg 1152w, https:\/\/topsecretsicily.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/IMG_20200907_112650-1-1536x2048.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/topsecretsicily.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/IMG_20200907_112650-1-scaled.jpg 1440w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-1-7-chiesa-di-san-michele\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Church_of_San_Michele\"><\/span>Church of San Michele<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>The church is very beautiful both inside and out and is very rich in decorations.<\/strong> It is one of the oldest churches in Scicli and was one of the few buildings that survived the earthquake of 1693, although it was still entirely rebuilt. Admission is free.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/topsecretsicily.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/IMG_20200907_111142-768x1024.jpg\" alt=\"Church of San Michele, Scicli\" class=\"wp-image-6846\" style=\"width:880px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/topsecretsicily.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/IMG_20200907_111142-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/topsecretsicily.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/IMG_20200907_111142-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/topsecretsicily.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/IMG_20200907_111142-1152x1536.jpg 1152w, https:\/\/topsecretsicily.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/IMG_20200907_111142-1536x2048.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/topsecretsicily.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/IMG_20200907_111142-scaled.jpg 1440w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1440\" height=\"1920\" src=\"https:\/\/i2.wp.com\/sicilytopsecret.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/2018-08-01_21-31-07_963-scaled.jpeg?fit=768%2C1024\" alt=\"Church of San Michele - Scicli\" class=\"wp-image-1514\" srcset=\"https:\/\/topsecretsicily.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/2018-08-01_21-31-07_963-scaled.jpeg 1440w, https:\/\/topsecretsicily.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/2018-08-01_21-31-07_963-225x300.jpeg 225w, https:\/\/topsecretsicily.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/2018-08-01_21-31-07_963-768x1024.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/topsecretsicily.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/2018-08-01_21-31-07_963-1152x1536.jpeg 1152w, https:\/\/topsecretsicily.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/2018-08-01_21-31-07_963-1536x2048.jpeg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1440px) 100vw, 1440px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Church of San Michele<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/topsecretsicily.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/IMG_20200907_121330-768x1024.jpg\" alt=\"Church of San Michele, Scicli\" class=\"wp-image-6857\" style=\"width:881px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/topsecretsicily.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/IMG_20200907_121330-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/topsecretsicily.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/IMG_20200907_121330-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/topsecretsicily.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/IMG_20200907_121330-1152x1536.jpg 1152w, https:\/\/topsecretsicily.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/IMG_20200907_121330-1536x2048.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/topsecretsicily.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/IMG_20200907_121330-scaled.jpg 1440w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-2-lungo-il-canale-spagnolo-e-il-convento\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Along_the_Spanish_canal_and_the_convent\"><\/span>Along the Spanish canal and the convent<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>The canal is located in via Aleardi not far from the street where the Town Hall overlooks. This work was built by the Spanish so as to channel rainwater<\/strong>. Just think that it was done so well that it still works today after so many centuries. Walking along this street you can admire some beautiful views of Scicli, until you reach the beautiful church and convent of the Carmine. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/topsecretsicily.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/IMG_20200907_124232-1-768x1024.jpg\" alt=\"Scicli\" class=\"wp-image-6881\" style=\"width:880px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/topsecretsicily.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/IMG_20200907_124232-1-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/topsecretsicily.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/IMG_20200907_124232-1-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/topsecretsicily.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/IMG_20200907_124232-1-1152x1536.jpg 1152w, https:\/\/topsecretsicily.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/IMG_20200907_124232-1-1536x2048.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/topsecretsicily.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/IMG_20200907_124232-1-scaled.jpg 1440w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/topsecretsicily.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/IMG_20200907_131730-1-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"Convent of Carmine, Scicli\" class=\"wp-image-6893\" srcset=\"https:\/\/topsecretsicily.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/IMG_20200907_131730-1-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/topsecretsicily.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/IMG_20200907_131730-1-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/topsecretsicily.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/IMG_20200907_131730-1-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/topsecretsicily.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/IMG_20200907_131730-1-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/topsecretsicily.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/IMG_20200907_131730-1-2048x1536.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/topsecretsicily.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/IMG_20200907_131730-1-scaled.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Convent of the Carmine<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-3-chiesa-panoramica-di-santa-maria-della-croce\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Panoramic_Church_of_St_Mary_of_the_Cross\"><\/span>Panoramic Church of St. Mary of the Cross<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>The Church of St. Mary of the Cross and the adjacent convent (Built around the 16th century) are located on St. Matthew&#8217;s Hill and can be reached on foot in about 20 minutes from the historic center<\/strong>. The Convent is charming and has been restored in the past, the church is small but very nice and is no longer used as a place of worship. Surely what makes this place special is the spectacular view of Scicli from above, especially at sunset. Admission is subject to a fee, around 2 Euros per person.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"651\" src=\"https:\/\/topsecretsicily.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/tretrete-1024x651.jpg\" alt=\"View from the church of Santa Maria della Croce, Scicli\" class=\"wp-image-6907\" srcset=\"https:\/\/topsecretsicily.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/tretrete-1024x651.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/topsecretsicily.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/tretrete-300x191.jpg 300w, https:\/\/topsecretsicily.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/tretrete-768x488.jpg 768w, https:\/\/topsecretsicily.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/tretrete.jpg 1094w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/topsecretsicily.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Convento_e_chiesa_di_Santa_Maria_della_Croce_Scicli-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"Church of Santa Maria della Croce, Scicli\" class=\"wp-image-6906\" srcset=\"https:\/\/topsecretsicily.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Convento_e_chiesa_di_Santa_Maria_della_Croce_Scicli-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/topsecretsicily.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Convento_e_chiesa_di_Santa_Maria_della_Croce_Scicli-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/topsecretsicily.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Convento_e_chiesa_di_Santa_Maria_della_Croce_Scicli-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/topsecretsicily.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Convento_e_chiesa_di_Santa_Maria_della_Croce_Scicli.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><a href=\"https:\/\/commons.wikimedia.org\/wiki\/File:Convento_e_chiesa_di_Santa_Maria_della_Croce_Scicli.jpg\">Duniasikuzote<\/a> ,<a href=\"https:\/\/creativecommons.org\/licenses\/by-sa\/4.0\"> CC BY-SA 4.0<\/a> , via Wikimedia Commons<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-4-chiesa-di-san-matteo\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"St_Matthews_Church\"><\/span>St. Matthew&#8217;s Church<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>The Church of St. Matthew, like that of St. Mary of the Cross, is located on the hill<\/strong>. The climb is a bit challenging and tiring, so if you are not very fit, better leave it alone. The stone path is still very nice, even if a little abandoned. Also abandoned is the church, which has structural problems and is therefore closed to the public. In fact, in the 90s, during the restorations, a reinforced concrete roof was built which compromised its stability. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Although not open to visitors, the church is very fascinating from the outside and the view of Scicli and the sea is incomparable.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\" src=\"https:\/\/i1.wp.com\/sicilytopsecret.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/97018_Scicli_Province_of_Ragusa_Italy_-_panoramio_13.jpg?fit=800%2C450\" alt=\"Church of San Matteo - Scicli\" class=\"wp-image-1524\" srcset=\"https:\/\/topsecretsicily.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/97018_Scicli_Province_of_Ragusa_Italy_-_panoramio_13.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/topsecretsicily.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/97018_Scicli_Province_of_Ragusa_Italy_-_panoramio_13-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/topsecretsicily.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/97018_Scicli_Province_of_Ragusa_Italy_-_panoramio_13-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/topsecretsicily.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/97018_Scicli_Province_of_Ragusa_Italy_-_panoramio_13-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/topsecretsicily.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/97018_Scicli_Province_of_Ragusa_Italy_-_panoramio_13-1536x864.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Church of San Matteo &#8211;<em> Source:<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Von trolvag, CC BY-SA 3.0 (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/commons.wikimedia.org\/w\/index.php?curid=59064290\" target=\"_blank\"> Von trolvag, CC BY-SA 3.0<\/a><\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/topsecretsicily.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/IMG_20200907_105853-768x1024.jpg\" alt=\"Scicli, Church of San Matteo above\" class=\"wp-image-6839\" style=\"width:880px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/topsecretsicily.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/IMG_20200907_105853-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/topsecretsicily.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/IMG_20200907_105853-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/topsecretsicily.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/IMG_20200907_105853-1152x1536.jpg 1152w, https:\/\/topsecretsicily.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/IMG_20200907_105853-1536x2048.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/topsecretsicily.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/IMG_20200907_105853-scaled.jpg 1440w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-5-chiesa-di-san-bartolomeo-e-le-grotte\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Church_of_St_Bartholomew_and_the_caves\"><\/span>Church of St. Bartholomew and the caves<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"682\" src=\"https:\/\/topsecretsicily.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Chiesa_Bartolomeo_-_Di_Rosa_Andrea-1024x682.jpg\" alt=\"Church of San Bartolomeo Scicli\" class=\"wp-image-1526\" srcset=\"https:\/\/topsecretsicily.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Chiesa_Bartolomeo_-_Di_Rosa_Andrea-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/topsecretsicily.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Chiesa_Bartolomeo_-_Di_Rosa_Andrea-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/topsecretsicily.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Chiesa_Bartolomeo_-_Di_Rosa_Andrea-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/topsecretsicily.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Chiesa_Bartolomeo_-_Di_Rosa_Andrea.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Church of San Bartolomeo &#8211;<em> Source:<a aria-label=\"Club Unesco Scicli - Eigenes Werk, CC BY-SA 3.0 (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/commons.wikimedia.org\/w\/index.php?curid=28597529\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"> Unesco Scicli Club &#8211; Eigenes Werk, CC BY-SA 3.0<\/a><\/em> <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>The Church of San Bartolomeo is set in a beautiful context, made of rocks, caves and houses, with their typical color, a soft white-yellow-gold.<\/strong> The church dates back to the 15th century and despite having withstood the earthquake of 1693 it was modified over the following years. Inside the church you will also find an 18th century nativity scene, a sort of photograph of the daily life of the time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/topsecretsicily.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/IMG_20200907_135746-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"Scicli\" class=\"wp-image-6828\" srcset=\"https:\/\/topsecretsicily.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/IMG_20200907_135746-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/topsecretsicily.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/IMG_20200907_135746-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/topsecretsicily.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/IMG_20200907_135746-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/topsecretsicily.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/IMG_20200907_135746-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/topsecretsicily.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/IMG_20200907_135746-2048x1536.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/topsecretsicily.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/IMG_20200907_135746-scaled.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/topsecretsicily.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/IMG_20200907_135848-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"Scicli\" class=\"wp-image-6837\" srcset=\"https:\/\/topsecretsicily.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/IMG_20200907_135848-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/topsecretsicily.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/IMG_20200907_135848-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/topsecretsicily.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/IMG_20200907_135848-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/topsecretsicily.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/IMG_20200907_135848-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/topsecretsicily.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/IMG_20200907_135848-2048x1536.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/topsecretsicily.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/IMG_20200907_135848-scaled.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-6-chiafura-le-case-nella-roccia\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Chiafura_%E2%80%93_The_houses_in_the_rock\"><\/span>Chiafura &#8211; The houses in the rock<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"604\" height=\"453\" src=\"https:\/\/topsecretsicily.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Scicli_Sicilia_2010_014.jpg\" alt=\"Chiafura, Scicli\" class=\"wp-image-6884\" style=\"width:880px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/topsecretsicily.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Scicli_Sicilia_2010_014.jpg 604w, https:\/\/topsecretsicily.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Scicli_Sicilia_2010_014-300x225.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 604px) 100vw, 604px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><a href=\"https:\/\/commons.wikimedia.org\/wiki\/File:Scicli_(Sicilia)_2010_014.jpg\">Veronidae<\/a> , CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Just near the Church of St. Bartholomew, among the rocks of St. Matthew&#8217;s Hill, is a very special place, Chiafura<\/strong> (Name probably coming from fura=outside, indicating that it was outside the city)<strong>. The site is unfortunately currently closed to the public, but restoration work is expected to begin<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>From the fifth century AD this place was used for a long time as a necropolis, or cemetery. Around the 8th century, however, a real urban district began to emerge.<\/strong>. This phenomenon was fueled by the fear of repeated coastal attacks of the period, people preferred to take refuge and live inland. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This place continued to be inhabited over the centuries, even up to the second half of the 20th century. However in the eighteenth with the expansion of the urban center of Scicli, this place was gradually abandoned.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-7-a-rutta-ri-ron-carmelo\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"A_rutta_ri_Ron_Carmelo\"><\/span>A rutta ri Ron Carmelo<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Ron Carmelo&#8217;s cave is an ancient house carved out of the cave<\/strong> like those not far away in Chiafura, which, however, unlike this one, are not accessible. It has been inhabited over the centuries and the last owners were the grandparents of Signor Carmelo. I discovered this cave by accident and I really recommend you to go and visit it. Carmelo will tell you in a very nice way, the history of the cave and his family. <strong>Everything has been recreated to perfection, and you will also have a chance to try out old-fashioned games and tools<\/strong>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/topsecretsicily.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/IMG_20200907_142238-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"A rut re Ron Carmelo, Scicli\" class=\"wp-image-6841\" srcset=\"https:\/\/topsecretsicily.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/IMG_20200907_142238-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/topsecretsicily.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/IMG_20200907_142238-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/topsecretsicily.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/IMG_20200907_142238-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/topsecretsicily.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/IMG_20200907_142238-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/topsecretsicily.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/IMG_20200907_142238-2048x1536.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/topsecretsicily.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/IMG_20200907_142238-scaled.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-prodotti-tipici-di-scicli\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Typical_products_of_Scicli\"><\/span>Typical products of Scicli<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Scicli&#8217;s original typical products are cuccidatu and Turkish head<\/strong>.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The first is a donut of about 250 grams prepared with lard, flour, pepper and sausage (There is also the variant filled with ricotta). You can find it in the rotisseries of Scicli.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Turk&#8217;s head is instead a dessert. Its history is very fascinating and also nice. It is a large puff filled with cream or ricotta, which celebrates the defeat of the Turks by the Normans in the battle of 1091. The shape of the cake in fact recalls the turban of the Turks! You can find it in the pastry shops of Scicli. In the photo below you can admire the two Turkish heads I bought at a bakery in the village.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/topsecretsicily.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/IMG_20200908_163804-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"Head of a Turk, Scicli\" class=\"wp-image-6823\" srcset=\"https:\/\/topsecretsicily.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/IMG_20200908_163804-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/topsecretsicily.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/IMG_20200908_163804-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/topsecretsicily.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/IMG_20200908_163804-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/topsecretsicily.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/IMG_20200908_163804-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/topsecretsicily.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/IMG_20200908_163804-2048x1536.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/topsecretsicily.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/IMG_20200908_163804-scaled.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>These are the 2 typical products of Scicli only. Here you find the<a href=\"https:\/\/topsecretsicily.com\/en\/food\/what-to-eat-in-ragusa-and-surroundings\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Find out what to eat in and around Ragusa\"> typical dishes of Ragusa and its province<\/a> (Of which Scicli is part) and here i<a href=\"https:\/\/topsecretsicily.com\/en\/food\/typical-sicilian-dishes-and-products\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Discover typical Sicilian dishes and products\"> typical Sicilian dishes and products<\/a> in general.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-dove-mangiare-a-scicli\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Where_to_eat_in_Scicli\"><\/span>Where to eat in Scicli<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>After seeing what to see in Scicli, let&#8217;s now think about good food. <strong>In this regard, I absolutely recommend the restaurant <a aria-label=\"My name is Tanino (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.google.it\/maps\/place\/My+Name+is+Tannino\/@36.7910475,14.7009607,17z\/data=!4m5!3m4!1s0x1311942d4169c123:0x63120a8f665be635!8m2!3d36.7945598!4d14.7066255\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">My name is Tanino<\/a>. The restaurant itself is small but very nice, you find seating both inside and outside<\/strong>. The tables outside are located next to a beautiful stone channel for rainwater, still fully functional, built by the Spaniards during their domination. What to try? The vastiduzza! A kind of Sicilian tapas, with a flour base and different ingredients and toppings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-1 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" data-id=\"38183\" src=\"https:\/\/topsecretsicily.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/2018-08-01_23-09-56_609-1024x768-1.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-38183\" srcset=\"https:\/\/topsecretsicily.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/2018-08-01_23-09-56_609-1024x768-1.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/topsecretsicily.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/2018-08-01_23-09-56_609-1024x768-1-300x225.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/topsecretsicily.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/2018-08-01_23-09-56_609-1024x768-1-768x576.jpeg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" data-id=\"38180\" src=\"https:\/\/topsecretsicily.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/2018-08-01_21-40-00_333-1-1024x768-1.jpeg\" alt=\"My Name is Tanino Restaurant - Scicli\" class=\"wp-image-38180\" srcset=\"https:\/\/topsecretsicily.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/2018-08-01_21-40-00_333-1-1024x768-1.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/topsecretsicily.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/2018-08-01_21-40-00_333-1-1024x768-1-300x225.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/topsecretsicily.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/2018-08-01_21-40-00_333-1-1024x768-1-768x576.jpeg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" data-id=\"38188\" src=\"https:\/\/topsecretsicily.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/2018-08-01_23-15-51_627-768x1024-1-rotated-1.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-38188\" srcset=\"https:\/\/topsecretsicily.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/2018-08-01_23-15-51_627-768x1024-1-rotated-1.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/topsecretsicily.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/2018-08-01_23-15-51_627-768x1024-1-rotated-1-300x225.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/topsecretsicily.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/2018-08-01_23-15-51_627-768x1024-1-rotated-1-768x576.jpeg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"563\" height=\"319\" src=\"https:\/\/topsecretsicily.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/yyyyy.jpg\" alt=\"Vastidduzza - My Name is Tanino - Scicli\" class=\"wp-image-5883\" style=\"width:880px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/topsecretsicily.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/yyyyy.jpg 563w, https:\/\/topsecretsicily.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/yyyyy-300x170.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 563px) 100vw, 563px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Vastidduzza with cheese and prawns<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Another very particular and original restaurant is the<a aria-label=\"ristorante la Grotta (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.google.it\/maps\/place\/La+Grotta+Scicli+%E2%98%86%E2%98%86%E2%98%86%E2%98%86%E2%98%86\/@36.7935437,14.708111,17z\/data=!3m1!4b1!4m5!3m4!1s0x1311942df12c08eb:0xe5689a85dcb0b4ac!8m2!3d36.7935437!4d14.7102997\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"> La Grotta restaurant<\/a>. It is entirely excavated in the cave and the food is very good, as the reviews on Google testify.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Most_popular_activities_for_tourists_in_Sicily\"><\/span>Most popular activities for tourists in Sicily<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div data-gyg-widget=\"auto\" data-gyg-partner-id=\"2MY8JNV\" data-gyg-cmp=\"Scicli\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-mappa-interattiva-di-scicli-punti-d-interesse-in-viola\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Interactive_map_of_Scicli_%E2%80%93_Points_of_interest_in_purple\"><\/span>Interactive map of Scicli &#8211; Points of interest in purple<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Find out what to see in Scicli To locate yourself once in the area, click on the enlarge symbol at the top right of the map.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/d\/u\/0\/embed?mid=1JqvKfmfEHWwy-a025D6u3pSRt1Z6iWWI\" width=\"999\" height=\"480\"><\/iframe>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-cosa-vedere-nei-dintorni-di-scicli\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_to_see_around_Scicli\"><\/span>What to see around Scicli<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/topsecretsicily.com\/en\/province-of-ragusa\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Here<\/a> find a list of all the places to see in the Ragusa area, of which Scicli is part.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":30317,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_lmt_disableupdate":"","_lmt_disable":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[107],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-17323","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-province-of-ragusa"],"aioseo_notices":[],"modified_by":"Dario Lo Turco","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/topsecretsicily.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/17323","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/topsecretsicily.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/topsecretsicily.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/topsecretsicily.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/topsecretsicily.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=17323"}],"version-history":[{"count":20,"href":"https:\/\/topsecretsicily.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/17323\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":51310,"href":"https:\/\/topsecretsicily.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/17323\/revisions\/51310"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/topsecretsicily.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/30317"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/topsecretsicily.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=17323"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/topsecretsicily.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=17323"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/topsecretsicily.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=17323"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}