Casa Cornocchia

Casa Cornocchia is a building in Ragusa, Ragusa, Sicily. Casa Cornocchia is situated nearby to the cave Grotta del Gigante, as well as near the forest Cava del Paradiso.

Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights include Ragusa Cathedral and Duomo of San Giorgio.

Ragusa Cathedral

Church

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Ragusa Cathedral is a Roman Catholic cathedral in Ragusa, Sicily, dedicated to Saint John the Baptist. The present church dates from the early 18th century. It has been the seat of the Bishops of Ragusa since the establishment of the diocese in 1950. Ragusa Cathedral is situated 3½ km south of Casa Cornocchia.

Duomo of San Giorgio

Church

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The Duomo of San Giorgio is a Baroque church located in Ragusa Ibla, Sicily, Italy. Its construction began in 1738 and ended in 1775. The cathedral appears in the opening credits of the Italian TV series Inspector Montalbano, and it also features in some episodes, as does the similarly named cathedral of Modica. Duomo of San Giorgio is situated 4 km south of Casa Cornocchia.

Circolo di conversazione

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Circolo di conversazione is situated 4 km southeast of Casa Cornocchia.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Chiaramonte Gulfi and Frigintini.

Chiaramonte Gulfi

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Chiaramonte Gulfi is a hilltop town in the province of Ragusa, in southeastern Sicily. Known as the "Balcony of Sicily", it offers sweeping views over the Ippari Valley, the Mediterranean Sea to the south, Mount Etna to the north, and even the distant Erei Mountains to the west.