Modica, Italy: Tasting the Special “Chocolate of Modica” while Enjoying Nature at its Best
A great city rich in his history, culture and artistic roots located in the Hyblaean Mountains in Ragusa Province in Sicily is Modica, Italy. It great artistic and cultural roots has been recognized due to the final flowering of Europe’s Baroque art and as a part of Italy’s UNESCO Heritage Sites. It has been also a home to such famous personalities as the musician Pietro Floridia and writer/anthropologist Serafino Amabile Guastella among others. There are nearby hotels and airports with connecting flights offering tourists quick access to this elegant city.
Best Time to Visit
July, August and September are Modica, Italy’s hottest months. August is the busiest month and the peak season for tourism. The next busiest months are July and March. You can expect rising prices in flights and hotel room rates during this said months. However, if you plan your travel ahead and check out travel plans and packages many months before, you can even enjoy low prices and even save more for great deals and promotional offers.
What to Do & Area Attractions
The Cathedral of San Giorgio, the city’s large Baroque Cathedral is of the tourists’ favorite spots to visit. Other famous spots to check are the Ispica Cave, Chocolate Museum of Modica and Castello dei Conti. Affordable hotels offering free Wi-Fi and breakfast/parking are Palazzo Failla and Modica Palace Hotel. There are also a lot of 5-star and luxurious hotels surrounding Modica that you can check out.