Santa Maria delle Scale

Ragusa, Italy

Santa Maria delle Scale was built by the Cistercian monks of the Abbey of Santa Maria di Roccadia in Lentini, in the first half of the 13th century, in a Gothic style. In the second half of the 18th century, because of the increase of the population, the building was enlarged and largely rebuilt in a Baroque style.

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Founded: 13th century
Category: Religious sites in Italy

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Antonio Gonzalez (2 months ago)
Church closed 3 days in a row (Feb25). I tried mornings and afternoons. Google times are wrong. According to a paper on the door, Mass is on Tuesdays and Fridays at 17:00h. I guess right now they only opened at those times. Views from the stairs by the church are amazing though.
Sage (5 months ago)
Unbelievable. Have been to this church 3 different times over the two days we were visiting and it has simply not been open. It's a UNESCO site! How can it not be open.
Richard Finger (9 months ago)
As with everything in Ragusa an extraordinary example of the Baroque era. There is a reason for the UNESCO designation of this most extraordinary city.
Erik Aldeborgh (12 months ago)
Lovely spot to sit and relax while overlooking the town. We missed the timing to go inside, but had a really lovely time sitting and taking in the spectacular view. Worth every step up the stairs.
Carlos Lopez-Barillas (2 years ago)
Beautiful views of Ragusa Ibla, excellent at dusk or late afternoon sun is setting right behind you best time for photos
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