Scicli

What to see, things to do, what to eat, interesting facts

State: RG - Area: Ragusa surroundings

Scicli is a splendid Baroque city that rises at the point where the three narrow valleys open into a vast plain that reaches a splendid sea.
Scicli is a UNESCO World Heritage Site together with the other seven late Baroque cities of the Val di Noto: along the streets of the historic center of Scicli there are splendid churches in golden stone and sumptuous palaces.
Scicli is home to some of the main locations of the TV series Il Commissario Montalbano, based on the novel of the same name by Andrea Camilleri.

What is the best time to visit Scicli?

Scicli can be visited all year round: the welcome and warmth of the Sicilians will amaze you. But for an unforgettable experience, admiring the colors, tasting the flavors and fully experiencing the traditions, it is advisable to plan a visit on the days of one of the festivals that take place in Scicli during the year.

If you want to know about upcoming festivals and events Click here and you will find a list of the most important ones.

What to see in Scicli

Scicli Tourist Map

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Mother Church of Scicli

Church of San Bartolomeo in Scicli

Piedigrotta Rock Church in Scicli

Rock Museum Rutta ri Ron Carmelu in Scicli

Caves of Chiafura in Scicli

Church of San Matteo in Scicli

Ancient fortress of Šiklah

Rock Church of Santo Spirito in Scicli

Castelluccio e Castellaccio of Scicli

Beneventano Palace in Scicli

Town Hall Building in Scicli

Church of San Giovanni Evangelista in Scicli

Bonelli Patané Palace a Scicli

Museum of Ancient Cartia Pharmacy in Scicli

Church of San Michele in Scicli

Spadaro Palace a Scicli

Museum of Costume in Scicli

Church of Madonna del Carmine in Scicli

Church of Consolazione in Scicli

Church of Santa Maria La Nova in Scicli

Church of Santa Maria della Croce and Convent in Scicli

Sampieri beach in Scicli

Costa di Carro Beach in Scicli

Things to do

Traditional Festivals, Events, Live Show, Concerts,... Scicli

Easter in Scicli
13 - 20 Apr 2025

Festa della Madonna delle Milizie a Scicli
May 2025

Sagra Testa di Turco a Scicli
May 2025

Scicli Summer
summer 2025

Ammucca - Street food festival in Scicli
Aug 2025

Lampuga Festival in Donnalucata
Oct 2025

Fair of the Dead in Scicli
Nov 2025

The Cribs of Scicli - nativity scene
Dec 2025

Christmas in Scicli
Dec 2025

Living Nativity Scene in Scicli
Dec 2025

Carnival in Scicli
Feb 2026

Feast of San Giuseppe in Scicli
Mar 2026

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What to eat in Scicli

Typical food, local wines and drinks, traditional dish to taste in Scicli

You can obviously taste all the typical products of Sicilian cuisine, the most well-known ones, such as cannoli, Sicilian cassata, arancini, etc. But there are some specialties typical of this area that are more difficult to find in other areas of Sicily.

Interesting and Fun Facts

Interesting and fun facts, mythology, legend, folk tales and more to know about Scicli

"Inspector Montalbano" - Scicli
In the city of Scicli there is the famous police station of the television series "Il Commisario Montalbano".

Legendary origins of Scicli coat of arms
The origin of the coat of arms of the city of Scicli is traced back to the mythological figure of the hero Hercules.

The warrior Madonna of Scicli
In the city of Scicli the Madonna delle Milizie is venerated, the only warrior Virgin of the Christian world.

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