Santa Maria delle Scale

Santa Maria delle Scale stands at the intersection of old and new Ragusa, featuring three naves with a combination of Gothic and Baroque architecture.

The church originated in the 13th century by Cistercian monks, endured the 1693 earthquake, and underwent reconstruction in the 18th century with a 90-degree rotation.

The interior preserves Gothic-Catalan arches decorated with sculptures of celestial beings, plants, animals, and a polychrome terracotta altarpiece from 1538.

The church marks the start of a stairway path connecting the modern section of Ragusa to the historic district of Ragusa Ibla.

The right nave remains from the original Gothic structure, while the rest was rebuilt in Baroque style after the earthquake, creating an architectural fusion.

Location: Ragusa

Inception: 13 century

GPS coordinates: 36.92520,14.73520

Latest update: March 3, 2025 01:34