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{{Short description|Province of Italy}}
'''Ragusa''' is a province of ] the large mountainous volcanic ] off the most extreme south-west point of ]. Ragusa is in the south-east of the island. The province has a land area of 1,600 square kilometres. The population is 300,000. Tourism seems to have now replaced the fishing and farming industries as the principal source of employment.
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Ragusa has twelve towns these are ], ] ], ], ], ], ], ] ], ], ], ] ] ], ], ].
The '''province of Ragusa''' ({{langx|it|provincia di Ragusa}}; ]: ''pruvincia 'i Rausa'') was a ] in the autonomous region of ], Italy, located in the southeast of the island. Following the abolition of the Sicilian provinces, it was replaced in 2015 by the '''free municipal consortium of Ragusa''' (Italian: ''libero consorzio comunale di Ragusa''). Its capital is the city of ], which is the most southerly provincial capital in Italy.


==Geography==
From ] to ], the Ragusan coastline, is approximately 50 kilometres long, along the Ragusan coast are many fishing villages such as ], ], and ]. The skyline of Ragusa is frequently punctuated by the towers, domes and cupolas of the many exquisite churches for which the province is famed. The area is mostly unspoilt, during the ] and early ] there was large migration form Ragusa to the more prosperous areas of ]
From ] to ], the Ragusan coastline is approximately {{convert|85|km|mi}} long. Along the Ragusan coast are many fishing villages such as ], ], ] and ]. The ] are dominating the north of the province and its highest peaks are ], ] and ]. The rivers of the province are the ], ] and ] and the only lake in the province is the ] along the course of the Irminio river. The skyline of Ragusa is punctuated by the ]s, ]s and ]s of the many churches for which the ] is known. The area is mostly unspoilt, as during the 19th century and early 20th century there was large migration from Ragusa to the more prosperous areas of Italy and abroad.


It has an area of {{convert|1623.89|km2|mi2}} and a total population of 321,192 (2017). There are 12 ]s (Italian: ''comuni'') in the province (see ]). By population, they are:
Ragusa is the province's principal ]. Built on a wide ] hill between two deep valleys, Cava San Leonardo and Cava Santa Domenica. The city has two distinct areas, the lower region Ragusa Ibla, and the higher Ragusa. The two halves are separated by the valle dei ponti. Valle dei Ponti is a deep ravine crossed by four bridges. One of them the ] Pont dei Cappuccinni is particularly beautiful. In ] the city was devastated by a huge ], following this catastrophe the Ibla region of the city was rebuilt, many magnificent ] buildings date from this period.


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One of the finest buildings is The ] Of San Giovanni Battista: Built between ] and ], its principal façade is pure baroque, containing fine carvings and sculptures. The cathedral hasa high ] in the same style. The ornate baroque interior is separated into three colonnaded aisles. The columns embellished with ]. The ] is one of the more beautiful baroque buildings of the city, its corinthean columns support balconies of amazing wrought iron work, while ] of ]s mock, shock or amuse the passer-by by.
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!Population
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| align="right" |73,534
|-
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| align="right" |63,886
|-
|]
| align="right" |54,472
|-
|]
| align="right" |30,201
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|]
| align="right" |27,179
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|]
| align="right" |19,487
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|]
| align="right" |16,233
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|]
| align="right" |11,047
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|]
| align="right" |10,767
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|]
| align="right" |8,218
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|]
| align="right" |3,092
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|]
| align="right" |3,075
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==Economy==
At Acate is the Castle of the ] constructed originally in ], it is a commanding feature of the Town Square . The construction of the castle was ordered by ], its golden coloured stonework has been modified many times during is long history, it now appears more as an ] palazzo than a castle, although some crenelations and towers remain.


Parts of the province have changed dramatically in the late 20th and early 21st centuries, largely due to tourism. However, others are relatively unchanged from pre-industrial times. Main productive activities can be found in the towns of Ragusa and Pozzallo, where the two major industrial areas are located. The west and south of the province are mainly dedicated to the ] in greenhouses and the local vegetables leave from the ''Market of Vittoria'' to be exported to all of Europe making the province of Ragusa one of the biggest producers of greenhouse produce. In the areas around Ragusa and Modica cattle farming is at the highest levels in the region for milk, dairy and meat production. ] has now replaced the ] ] as the principal source of ] along the coast.
Ragusa has changed dramatically over the last 20 years largely due to ], however, in many places it remains untouched by the last two centuries, and has escaped unscathed from the excesses of discovery by the travelling ]. In places one can still live there and feel oneself to be in the ].


==External link== ==Transports==
*There are no motorways in the province and the main roads are the ''National'' SS.115 that crosses from west (]) to east (]) and the SS.514 that running north connects Ragusa to ]. The SP.25 (''Provincial Road'') runs south from Ragusa to ].
* http://www.sicilian.net/photoalbum/ragusa_ibla/
*The {{convert|120|km|mi}} of railway network of the province are entirely on single track and not electrified. Regional trains run regularly connecting the major cities.
*] during the cold-war was the biggest ] base in ] and has recently been refurbished to be converted from military to civil airport.
*The ] is the only cargo and passengers port (service to ]), and is located in the southern part of the province.
*The other ports are either fishing ports like ] and ] or ''Marinas'' for touristic boats like ] and ].

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==Main sights==
===Baroque===
{{Main|Sicilian Baroque}}
The cities of ], ] and ] contain many examples of baroque architecture and from 2002 are part of the ]. The main monuments are:
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*Portal of San Giorgio (Ragusa Ibla)
*]
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*Duomo of San Pietro (Modica)
*Church of San Bartolomeo (Scicli)
*Palazzo Beneventano (Scicli)

===Archeology===
*The main archeological site of the province is the ] city of ] located on the coast.
*Others are ], ], Scornavacche, ] (Roman), the ''Roman Baths'' of ] and the ].

===Castles===
*''Castle of Donnafugata'', near ], is a beautiful example of country residence of the ''Baron Corrado Arezzo'' that dominates the surrounding countryside.
*''Castle of the Counts of Modica'' in ] town centre.
*''Castle of Naselli d’Aragona'' in ] dating to 1576.
*Ruins of the fortress of ''Parco Forza'' in ].
*] is housing the ''Castle of the ]'' constructed originally in 1494, it is a commanding feature of the ]. The construction of the castle was ordered by ''Baron Guglielmo Raimondo Paternò'', its golden coloured stone work has been modified many times during its long history, it now appears more as an 18th-century ] than a castle, although some crenelations and towers remain.

==See also==
* ]

==References==
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==External links==
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Province of Italy
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Province in Sicily, Italy
Province of Ragusa Provincia di Ragusa (Italian)
Pruvincia 'i Rausa (Sicilian)
Province
Free Municipal Consortium of Ragusa
Libero consorzio comunale di Ragusa (Italian)
Palazzo della Provincia, the provincial seatPalazzo della Provincia, the provincial seat
Map highlighting the location of the province of Ragusa in ItalyMap highlighting the location of the province of Ragusa in Italy
Coordinates: 36°55′30″N 14°43′50″E / 36.92500°N 14.73056°E / 36.92500; 14.73056
Country Italy
RegionSicily
Capital(s)Ragusa
Comuni12
Government
 • PresidentDario Cartabellotta
Area
 • Total1,623.89 km (626.99 sq mi)
Population
 • Total321,192
 • Density200/km (510/sq mi)
GDP
 • Total€5.570 billion (2015)
 • Per capita€17,428 (2015)
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code97100, 97010-97015, 97017-97019
Telephone prefix0932
Vehicle registrationRG
ISTAT088
Map of the province

The province of Ragusa (Italian: provincia di Ragusa; Sicilian: pruvincia 'i Rausa) was a province in the autonomous region of Sicily, Italy, located in the southeast of the island. Following the abolition of the Sicilian provinces, it was replaced in 2015 by the free municipal consortium of Ragusa (Italian: libero consorzio comunale di Ragusa). Its capital is the city of Ragusa, Sicily, which is the most southerly provincial capital in Italy.

Geography

From Scoglitti to Pozzallo, the Ragusan coastline is approximately 85 kilometres (53 mi) long. Along the Ragusan coast are many fishing villages such as Kaukana, Punta Secca, Marina di Ragusa and Marina di Modica. The Hyblaean Mountains are dominating the north of the province and its highest peaks are Monte Lauro, Monte Casale and Monte Arcibessi. The rivers of the province are the Irminio, Dirillo and Ippari and the only lake in the province is the Lago di Santa Rosalia along the course of the Irminio river. The skyline of Ragusa is punctuated by the towers, domes and cupolas of the many churches for which the province is known. The area is mostly unspoilt, as during the 19th century and early 20th century there was large migration from Ragusa to the more prosperous areas of Italy and abroad.

It has an area of 1,623.89 square kilometres (626.99 sq mi) and a total population of 321,192 (2017). There are 12 comunes (Italian: comuni) in the province (see comunes of the province of Ragusa). By population, they are:

Commune Population
Ragusa 73,534
Vittoria 63,886
Modica 54,472
Comiso 30,201
Scicli 27,179
Pozzallo 19,487
Ispica 16,233
Acate 11,047
Santa Croce Camerina 10,767
Chiaramonte Gulfi 8,218
Giarratana 3,092
Monterosso Almo 3,075

Economy

Parts of the province have changed dramatically in the late 20th and early 21st centuries, largely due to tourism. However, others are relatively unchanged from pre-industrial times. Main productive activities can be found in the towns of Ragusa and Pozzallo, where the two major industrial areas are located. The west and south of the province are mainly dedicated to the intensive farming in greenhouses and the local vegetables leave from the Market of Vittoria to be exported to all of Europe making the province of Ragusa one of the biggest producers of greenhouse produce. In the areas around Ragusa and Modica cattle farming is at the highest levels in the region for milk, dairy and meat production. Tourism has now replaced the fishing industry as the principal source of employment along the coast.

Transports

  • There are no motorways in the province and the main roads are the National SS.115 that crosses from west (Gela) to east (Syracuse) and the SS.514 that running north connects Ragusa to Catania. The SP.25 (Provincial Road) runs south from Ragusa to Marina di Ragusa.
  • The 120 kilometres (75 mi) of railway network of the province are entirely on single track and not electrified. Regional trains run regularly connecting the major cities.
  • Comiso Airport during the cold-war was the biggest NATO base in Europe and has recently been refurbished to be converted from military to civil airport.
  • The Port of Pozzallo is the only cargo and passengers port (service to Malta), and is located in the southern part of the province.
  • The other ports are either fishing ports like Scoglitti and Donnalucata or Marinas for touristic boats like Marina di Ragusa and Punta Secca.
Cathedral of San Giovanni, Ragusa
Duomo of San Giorgio, Ragusa Ibla
Duomo of San Giorgio, Modica

Main sights

Baroque

Main article: Sicilian Baroque

The cities of Ragusa, Modica and Scicli contain many examples of baroque architecture and from 2002 are part of the World Heritage. The main monuments are:

Archeology

Castles

  • Castle of Donnafugata, near Ragusa, is a beautiful example of country residence of the Baron Corrado Arezzo that dominates the surrounding countryside.
  • Castle of the Counts of Modica in Modica town centre.
  • Castle of Naselli d’Aragona in Comiso dating to 1576.
  • Ruins of the fortress of Parco Forza in Ispica.
  • Acate is housing the Castle of the Prince of Biscari constructed originally in 1494, it is a commanding feature of the town square. The construction of the castle was ordered by Baron Guglielmo Raimondo Paternò, its golden coloured stone work has been modified many times during its long history, it now appears more as an 18th-century palazzo than a castle, although some crenelations and towers remain.

See also

References

  1. Regions and Cities > Regional Statistics > Regional Economy > Regional Gross Domestic Product (Small regions TL3), OECD.Stats. Accessed on 16 November 2018.

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