Ragusa - Old Town

(Local Name: Ibla) The Old or Lower Town of Ragusa is where, in all probability, the original Siculan town of Hybla and, later, the Greek Hybla Heraia lay. This quiet district was also largely rebuilt in the Baroque style after the 1693 earthquake, so numerous examples of 18th century architecture will be encountered, but there are also some buildings from before the earthquake and a few traces of ancient edifices.

At the bottom of La Scala the tourist will find the Piazza della Repubblica, where a broad flight of steps leads up to the Baroque church of Anime del Purgatorio. Nearby stand two 18th century palazzi, Palazzo Cosentini and Palazzo Bertini.