If you are visiting southeast Sicily and want to get a peek at the recent lifestyle of Sicily’s bluebloods, it is recommended to pay a visit to Donnafugata Castello, 20 kilometers outside of Ragusa near Santa Croce Camerina.
Set in rolling countryside among rocks and giant carob trees, the castle dates back to the mid-17th century. You’ll wonder where exactly you’ve arrived when the gracious Venetian-style facade looms into view. Immersed among the carob trees and surrounded by an immense park, bought in 1982 by the Provincial Administration of Ragusa, the castle of Donnafugata represents one of the most interesting and spectacular destinations among the tourist itineraries of the province.
In the mid 19th-century, the Baron of Donnafugata built the Neo-Gothic castle onto the 17th-century extant core. A half-century later, the southern facade was broken through to insert a replica of the Venetian Gothic arcade of the Palace of Popes at Viterbo. A Neoclassical temple was added in the garden. This fascinating amalgam of styles is further confused by the lush, gilded, trompe-l’oeil Baroque interior.
The castle is worth taking a look at while you are visiting Italy. It is a good idea to hire a car to take you to this place from other places in Italy where you are staying on a holiday. This gives you the scope of venturing around freely and also gives you a chance to stop by at places and explore the essence of Italy.
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