Would you like us to organize a guided tour of Scicli for you?
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Vincenzo +393201953795
or send me an email at info@acquaduci.it
We collaborate with the best tour guides in the provinces of Ragusa and Syracuse.
Guiding is conducted in English or Italian..
Distance from Acquaduci Pozzallo to Scicli
Distance from Acquaduci to Scicli: 35 min. – 21 km
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Where to Eat
Acquaduci does not collaborate with the restaurant listed below; we mention it only because we were there and had a good meal.
Prosit Sicilian Bistrot
What to see in Scicli, a baroque city
Ready to explore the magical backdrop of Scicli? Acquaduci offers perfectly located Scicli holiday rentals Sicily, providing the ideal tranquil base for exploring this wonderful UNESCO town and the entire Val di Noto.
Scicli sits on a plain where three valleys, known as “quarries,” meet: the Modica quarry, the Santa Maria La Nova quarry, and the San Bartolomeo quarry. These valleys extend at the foot of ancient rock outcrops, giving the area a very picturesque appearance.
The area is rich in caves, a feature that facilitated the settlement of rock-cut civilizations. Scicli may have been inhabited more than 3,000 years ago.
Like other towns in the area, Scicli was destroyed by the tragic earthquake of 1693 and then rebuilt in the Baroque style of the time.
The historic center of Scicli is a jewel of Baroque architecture and has been recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
The buildings are warm, golden in color, with sinuous lines and elegant decorations.
Scicli became known to the general public as the filming location for the popular television series “Inspector Montalbano,” based on the novels by Andrea Camilleri.
The inspector’s adventures are set in the Sicilian town of Vigata. “Vigata” doesn’t actually exist; it’s a fictitious name, but Scicli is home to some iconic locations:
1 – the Town Hall
It dates back to the early 1900s and overlooks Piazza del Municipio, corresponding to the entrance to the Vigata police station;
2 – The Church of St. John the Evangelist
Right next to the Town Hall, it is recognizable by its sinuous facade that alternating concave and convex shapes. The church has an oval plan and is richly decorated inside with stuccoes and frescoes. A famous painting is kept here, the “Crucifix of Burgos”, of Spanish origin, nicknamed the “Christ in a skirt” because of the long priestly robe he wore.
3 – The Ancient Cartia Pharmacy
with its elegant entrance at no. 24 Via F. Mormino Penna, it does not go unnoticed and precedes a small museum. The pharmacy dates back to the early 1900s and houses original furniture, laboratory instruments, medicines and poisons that tell the story of a century. The pharmacy is located inside Palazzo Spadaro
4 – the Church of St. Michael the Archangel
with warm colours and in late Baroque style. The bell, located in the upper part of the facade, comes from the fusion of coins and tin of Greek origin, found after the earthquake of 1693.
5 – the Church of the Madonna del Carmine
the statue in honor of Pietro di Lorenzo, known as Busacca, a banker originally from Scicli who contributed with his wealth to the development of the city.
6 – Church of San Bartolomeo
Continuing along Via Nazionale, about 300 meters from the Piazza del Municipio, you reach Cava San Bartolomeo, which stands in the shadow of Colle San Matteo.
The most striking monument is the Church of San Bartolomeo, built in a highly evocative canyon. The facade is spectacular, arranged on three levels and enriched by numerous statues. The interior is rich and lively, with important paintings and a wooden nativity scene.
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Acquaduci – Seafront apartment in Pozzallo
- Guests: 4
- Size: 60m²
- View: Private terrace with sea view (80 sqm)
- Bed Type: 1 Double Bedroom + 1 Sofa Bed (living area)
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- Amenities: Air Conditioning, Bathroom Essentials, Bedroom Comforts, Flatscreen TV, Heating, WiFi
Price €108.30 per night
Acquaduci Plus – Seafront apartment in Pozzallo
- Guests: 4
- Size: 80m²
- View: Private terrace with sea view (150 sqm)
- Bed Type: king size bed + double bed
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- Amenities: Air Conditioning, Bathroom Essentials, Bedroom Comforts, Car Parking, Flatscreen TV, Heating, WiFi
Price €169.10 per night
🏰 Scicli: Your Holiday Rentals Base for Baroque Sicily
When searching for exceptional Scicli holiday rentals Sicily, Acquaduci provides the perfect strategic choice.
Our premium beachfront apartments in Pozzallo are located just minutes from the charming valley of Scicli.
We offer the best of both worlds: easy access to the historical centre—allowing you to immerse yourself in the Baroque architecture and the unforgettable atmosphere of Inspector Montalbano’s town—combined with the peace and luxury of a modern, seafront home.
Guests who stay with us enjoy spacious accommodations, private terraces, and the convenience of being centrally located to all the major sights of the Val di Noto, making Acquaduci the ultimate base for a complete cultural and seaside holiday