Free Municipal Consortium of Ragusa

The Free Municipal Consortium of Ragusa is an administrative region in southeastern Sicily comprising several municipalities with Baroque towns and Mediterranean countryside. The territory spans hilly landscapes with limestone formations and historic coastal settlements.

The consortium was created in 2015 through Sicily's administrative reorganization, replacing the former Province of Ragusa. This restructuring aimed to improve cooperation among municipalities and make local governance more effective.

The territory is known for its Baroque towns rebuilt after the 1693 earthquake, with elegant churches and palaces featuring distinctive facades and staircases that reflect this period of reconstruction. Walking through these towns, visitors notice the careful arrangement of buildings and squares designed to showcase their architectural style.

The region is accessible by car or bus and connects several towns across a wide area. Visitors should plan for travel time between locations, as settlements are spread out and journeys between attractions can be lengthy.

The area is cut through by deep limestone valleys such as Cava San Leonardo and Cava Santa Domenica that divide the landscape. These natural fissures shape the geography and influence how settlements are arranged across the territory.