Composed, like Ragusa, of a lower and an upper town, Modica offers, at first sight, a very picturesque overall view, despite the flood which ravaged part of the town in 1902. A charming city, it has preserved many important baroque buildings, and one can also appreciate the charm of its gardens, where palm trees and orange trees are mixed together in the streets. Narrow streets, stairs, passages and shortcuts make the visit of the city very pleasant Originally, the town of Modica was the personal fief of the Chiaramonte family. The owners of the area did not hesitate to build a plethora of castles, residences and monasteries. This period symbolizes the heyday of the city. Finally, after the earthquake of 1693, the inhabitants left the valley and its troglodytic houses. Modica lost its prestige to Ragusa. Threatened and destroyed, the town has had to draw on its strength over the last few centuries to rebuild itself and attract ever more tourists. Today, Modica is one of the most important cities in Sicily, with a population of about 55,000. A baroque town in the Val di Noto, it has been a Unesco World Heritage Site since 2002 and is also known for its chocolate production.

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