Rating
4.6/5 (based on Google user reviews)
User Reviews
Stefan Tudor (2 years ago)
I would say it is the most beautiful church in town, the interior design is full of interesting details. Exterior part also nice to enjoy as there has been a lot of work placed in this building. Now the best part and something that you can't miss from the city is the view from the top of the bell tower, you get a really nice view and it give you a feel of how the city looks like and a view of how the old part of town will feel.
I would say it is the most beautiful church in town, the interior design is full of interesting details. Exterior part also nice to enjoy as there has been a lot of work placed in this building. Now the best part and something that you can't miss from the city is the view from the top of the bell tower, you get a really nice view and it give you a feel of how the city looks like and a view of how the old part of town will feel.
Khodor Husseini (2 years ago)
Cathedral of Saint Giovanni in Ragusa, Italy, is a stunning example of Baroque architecture, with its intricate facades and grandeur. This historic cathedral is a must-visit for its ornate interiors, impressive artwork, and a panoramic view from its bell tower. Explore the rich history and cultural heritage of Ragusa through a visit to this magnificent religious landmark.
Cathedral of Saint Giovanni in Ragusa, Italy, is a stunning example of Baroque architecture, with its intricate facades and grandeur. This historic cathedral is a must-visit for its ornate interiors, impressive artwork, and a panoramic view from its bell tower. Explore the rich history and cultural heritage of Ragusa through a visit to this magnificent religious landmark.
Markus Zimmermann (2 years ago)
Date 2023-02-03 Friday ca. 14:30 After the 'strange' Experience in a Trattoria closeby, I had to catch up my missed Thanks Prayer for the Lunch Meal. When I entered the Cathedral, I didn't noticed a Holy Water Font. In roman catholic Liturgy Believers dip their Fingers in Holy Water before crossing themselves when entering and exiting a Church. Was the Holy Water Font empty / removed because of Covid-19 Infection Risks ? Or perhaps I overlooked it ? So, first I did my Dononation, I lit a Candle, and then I prayed kneeling faced to the main Altar the biblian (old, shortened) Version of the 'Paternoster' (Lord's Prayer): 'Father, your Name shall be holy ... Give us Bread that we need each Day. And forgive us our Wrong-Doings, as we also forgive all those who do wrong to us. Amen (Verily - So be it).' Being baptized roman catholic, I am familiar with the Rituals of this Creed. But I hadn't seen in any other catholic Church such a large Number of Confessionals. Since Ragusa isn't a big City and in former Times most probaply there used to be even fewer Residents, I wondered whether here People sinned more than anywhere else and whether therefore they had to confess more often. Who knows ? At Maria's Chapel I prayed the little Marian Divine Office. Although being male, 'Maria' is one of my middle Names. Since the 18th Century (about at this Time this Cathedral was build) also a catholic Peculiarity ... Howsoever, it's a beautiful baroque Cathedral with all the Splendor of this Era. The Information Boards at the Chapels I noticed positively. Not all Visitors are familiar with Christianity, Catholicism, Saints, Relics etc. Unfortunately, the Information Panels don't have a matte, anti-reflective Surface. This would ease the Reading. Also Descreptions in e.g. arabic, chinese, hindi etc. could help Non-Christians to understand this Faith better. Anyway, this Cathedral (because of episcopal See not 'just' a Church) is worth seeing, and therefore from me a 5 Star Review. P.S.: My far east asian Wife is a Buddhist. Neither a Temple nor a Church a.s.o. is 'just' a Tourist Attraction. In a House of Worship, every Visitor should behave respectfully. And if - just for an Example - a Jew would pray his Creed in a Mosque and a Muslim prayed his Creed in a Synagogue, then the entire World would be a lot much better already. Jews, Christians and Muslims refer to the same Progenitor: אַבְרָהָם - Abraham - Ibrahim إبرَاهِيم I can't figure out, what the 'Problem' is in between these 3 monotheistic Religions. But even within one Creed - for Example Catholics and Protestants or Sunni and Shiites - there were and still are mercyless Fights. Teaching Peace, but preaching Violence don't go together. For me there are no Disbelievers, there are only different Faiths - Done. P.S.S.: On Malta, which is only about 90 km away from southern Sicily, sometimes there are 2 Church Clocks. One Clock shows the correct Time, the other Clock shows the wrong Time to confuse the Devil.... and some Clockworks tick wrong or are just broke ... Figuratively it seems that some People didn't notice the Signs of the Times. Let alone what Century 'we' live in. No matter if hindu, jewish, buddhist, christian, islamic etc. Calendar, and no matter if this Calendar follows the Course of the Moon or the Course of the Sun ...
Date 2023-02-03 Friday ca. 14:30 After the 'strange' Experience in a Trattoria closeby, I had to catch up my missed Thanks Prayer for the Lunch Meal. When I entered the Cathedral, I didn't noticed a Holy Water Font. In roman catholic Liturgy Believers dip their Fingers in Holy Water before crossing themselves when entering and exiting a Church. Was the Holy Water Font empty / removed because of Covid-19 Infection Risks ? Or perhaps I overlooked it ? So, first I did my Dononation, I lit a Candle, and then I prayed kneeling faced to the main Altar the biblian (old, shortened) Version of the 'Paternoster' (Lord's Prayer): 'Father, your Name shall be holy ... Give us Bread that we need each Day. And forgive us our Wrong-Doings, as we also forgive all those who do wrong to us. Amen (Verily - So be it).' Being baptized roman catholic, I am familiar with the Rituals of this Creed. But I hadn't seen in any other catholic Church such a large Number of Confessionals. Since Ragusa isn't a big City and in former Times most probaply there used to be even fewer Residents, I wondered whether here People sinned more than anywhere else and whether therefore they had to confess more often. Who knows ? At Maria's Chapel I prayed the little Marian Divine Office. Although being male, 'Maria' is one of my middle Names. Since the 18th Century (about at this Time this Cathedral was build) also a catholic Peculiarity ... Howsoever, it's a beautiful baroque Cathedral with all the Splendor of this Era. The Information Boards at the Chapels I noticed positively. Not all Visitors are familiar with Christianity, Catholicism, Saints, Relics etc. Unfortunately, the Information Panels don't have a matte, anti-reflective Surface. This would ease the Reading. Also Descreptions in e.g. arabic, chinese, hindi etc. could help Non-Christians to understand this Faith better. Anyway, this Cathedral (because of episcopal See not 'just' a Church) is worth seeing, and therefore from me a 5 Star Review. P.S.: My far east asian Wife is a Buddhist. Neither a Temple nor a Church a.s.o. is 'just' a Tourist Attraction. In a House of Worship, every Visitor should behave respectfully. And if - just for an Example - a Jew would pray his Creed in a Mosque and a Muslim prayed his Creed in a Synagogue, then the entire World would be a lot much better already. Jews, Christians and Muslims refer to the same Progenitor: אַבְרָהָם - Abraham - Ibrahim إبرَاهِيم I can't figure out, what the 'Problem' is in between these 3 monotheistic Religions. But even within one Creed - for Example Catholics and Protestants or Sunni and Shiites - there were and still are mercyless Fights. Teaching Peace, but preaching Violence don't go together. For me there are no Disbelievers, there are only different Faiths - Done. P.S.S.: On Malta, which is only about 90 km away from southern Sicily, sometimes there are 2 Church Clocks. One Clock shows the correct Time, the other Clock shows the wrong Time to confuse the Devil.... and some Clockworks tick wrong or are just broke ... Figuratively it seems that some People didn't notice the Signs of the Times. Let alone what Century 'we' live in. No matter if hindu, jewish, buddhist, christian, islamic etc. Calendar, and no matter if this Calendar follows the Course of the Moon or the Course of the Sun ...
Cristian Pasarica (2 years ago)
great small town baroque situated on top everything is open until 1:00am
great small town baroque situated on top everything is open until 1:00am
Marcelo Marques Aímola (2 years ago)
Beautiful cathedral, from the inside and also from the outside. Nce place to visite with time to appreciate inside and mor etime to have a coffee/lunch/dinner in front of it, where you find good options.
Beautiful cathedral, from the inside and also from the outside. Nce place to visite with time to appreciate inside and mor etime to have a coffee/lunch/dinner in front of it, where you find good options.
