Scicli is an ideal destination to visit with your family, where you can discover Sicilian Baroque together. This small gem enchants both adults and children with its charming limestone houses and monumental churches. Located in the province of Ragusa, the town sits in a picturesque natural basin at the intersection of three scenic gorges: Modica, Santa Maria La Nova, and San Bartolomeo, perfect for nature walks suitable for everyone
What to See and Do in the Baroque City of Scicli?
Scicli is an ideal destination for families where history and nature intertwine in an accessible and engaging way. The area, inhabited since prehistoric times, preserves numerous rock-carved caves that offer nature trails suitable even for the youngest visitors. Here are some must-see highlights for visiting this wonderful location with the whole family:
1. Church of Santa Teresa
Visit Scicli with your family and discover its hidden treasures. During your stroll through the alleys, don’t miss the baroque-style Church of Santa Teresa, now converted into a museum. Inside, there’s a permanent exhibition of works from other churches in the area. You can admire the frescoes and visit the building accompanied by expert guides.
2. Spadaro Palace
Scicli preserves a wonderful 18th-century palace, the former residence of the Spadaro baron’s family and now owned by the Municipality. Inside this architectural jewel of Scicli, spacious halls invite visitors to get lost among beautiful frescoes covering the ceilings. Although the palace has been stripped of the original Spadaro family furnishings, it still preserves the only original floor decorated with precious Campanian ceramics from Vietri.
3. Church of San Giovanni Evangelista
The beauty of Scicli’s historic center is enriched by another church in typical Sicilian baroque style: the Church of San Giovanni Evangelista. During your family visit to Scicli, don’t miss this baroque jewel dating back to the second half of the 18th century, a concentration of beauty where the intense blue of the decorations adorning the oval-shaped nave stands out. Here, baroque art completely surrounds you: looking up 360 degrees, adults and children alike will be enchanted by the richness of frescoes and stuccos decorating every corner of this unique space.
4. Scicli Town Hall
This majestic monument dating back to the early 20th century features Renaissance motifs that give it a unique and incomparable beauty. During your family visit to Scicli, you can’t miss the interior of the palace, which became famous as a filming location for the TV series “Inspector Montalbano,” based on the novels by writer Andrea Camilleri. A family visit to Scicli will allow you to discover the Office of the Police Commissioner of Montelusa (which in reality is the mayor’s office) and other settings that served as backdrops for the famous scenes from the series.
5. Italia Square
Continue to Piazza Italia, the city’s most important square and an unmissable stop for those visiting Scicli with family. Surrounded by beautiful 18th and 19th-century palaces, walking through this square you’ll be surrounded by wonderful architecture and historic buildings. Climbing up the narrow streets leading to the upper part of town, you’ll glimpse unexpected and breathtaking views and panoramas, perfect for engaging even the youngest in discovering this baroque jewel.
6. Nivera: Artisan Ice Cream Shop
During your family visit to Scicli, don’t miss the ice cream shop NIVERA – il gelato di natura, a reference point for those who love authentic flavors. This Sicilian artisan ice cream shop uses only natural and local ingredients, offering a delicious experience perfect for adults and children alike. NIVERA has been included in the list of the 100 best ice cream shops in Italy since 2015, selected in the prestigious “Gambero Rosso” ice cream shop guide, and is part of the select group of “Ice Cream Artists.” An unmissable stop in the heart of Scicli to make your family visit even sweeter.
Scicli and Surroundings: Sustainable Accommodations for a Family Vacation
In Scicli, you can experience the true essence of an eco-sustainable stay, lodging for example at Ezio’s Albergo Diffuso, a unique place that embodies all the authenticity of the Sicilian territory.
Scicli Albergo Diffuso is a horizontal hotel whose rooms are located in different houses, with accommodations and spaces perfect for families as well. Additionally, the property offers excursions with varying difficulty levels. You always start from the Diffused Reception and then continue on foot or with appropriate transportation to the most evocative destinations in our area, such as exploring dry-stone constructions and lime kilns, visiting the pitch stone quarries, walking along the southernmost coast of Europe, or traversing the Santa Maria La Nova gorge.
Nearby, there are also numerous eco-friendly accommodations perfect for your next family vacation, combining fun with historical knowledge of the places visited.
In this wonderful territory, surrounded by majestic nature, you can also admire the cultivation of carob trees, characteristic of the Scicli landscape. From their fruits, rich in beneficial properties and with a chocolate-like flavor, a versatile flour is derived and used in countless recipes.
Scicli is an unmissable destination that embodies the authentic roots of a Sicily rich in beauty and tradition.
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Scicli Albergo Diffuso – Green Albergo diffuso in Scicli, Ragusa, Sicilia, IT 
