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Ibla

Ibla, commonly known as Ragusa Ibla, is the historic lower district of Ragusa in southeastern Sicily, Italy. It sits on a hillside above the valley and represents the older core of the city, distinct from the newer Ragusa Superiore. The area is celebrated for its dense arrangement of churches, palaces, and narrow alleys that afford views over the surrounding countryside.

The district has ancient origins, but much of its present appearance results from extensive rebuilding after

Ragusa Ibla is part of the UNESCO World Heritage site The Late Baroque Towns of the Val

Today, Ragusa Ibla remains a living historic district, attracting visitors for its architectural heritage, scenic streets,

the
1693
earthquake
that
affected
much
of
southeastern
Sicily.
The
rebuilding
gave
Ragusa
its
characteristic
late
Baroque
urban
fabric,
with
a
network
of
stairways,
courtyards,
and
ornamental
façades
that
reflect
the
architectural
style
of
the
period.
di
Noto,
inscribed
in
2002
for
its
exceptional
Baroque
architecture
and
town
planning.
Key
landmarks
include
the
Duomo
di
San
Giorgio
(Cathedral
of
Saint
George),
a
major
example
of
Baroque
church
design
by
Rosario
Gagliardi,
and
other
churches
and
palaces
such
as
Santa
Maria
delle
Scale
and
Palazzo
Arezzo
di
Trifiletti.
The
Giardino
Ibleo,
a
public
garden
with
panoramic
views,
is
another
notable
feature
within
the
area.
and
preserved
urban
character.
It
is
commonly
visited
together
with
Ragusa
Superiore
as
part
of
the
broader
city
and
heritage
landscape
of
Ragusa.