Of all of the cities I have visited thus far, Modicans have an enchanting way of decorating the facades of their homes. There are several features that re-appear in my camera roll, and this is what I wanted to show you today. The most beautiful door decor in Modica includes mail boxes, house numbers, door …
Oh how I love my doors. Every single city I explore, my camera roll is consistently filled with images of doors, doorways, door décor etc. As I have wandered the quaint streets of this beautiful town, my passions have been re-ignited. The beautiful Sicilian doors in Modica are abundant and incredibly charming. Rustic Doors Probably …
Modica is known as the city of 100 churches. As you walk through the various neighbourhoods, you will see these old buildings, many of which are now closed. There are three however that garner the largest amount of attention, for they are grand, extraordinary and in full service. The three big churches of Modica are …
I knew from limited research that there was a beach area not too far away from me. Looking into things once I arrived, I found out that Modica is indeed quite a large city, with various distinct neighbourhoods. One of these is the beach town, so today was a day trip to the beautiful beach …
Oh I love to read about inexpensive or better yet, free things to do whilst visiting a new destination. I do hope these posts are helpful to someone at some point in time. After spending a couple of weeks in beautiful Sicily so far, here are 5 free things to see & do in Modica. …
Being a budget traveller, my preferred source of entertainment is always free! 😊However, I do not hesitate to pay a small fee for activities either. I have found the best things to do in Modica for €5 or less should you be looking for ideas. The Chocolate Museum €3 Modica has a very special history …
I don’t know what it is, but visiting a bell tower and standing beside those amazing old and enormous bells is magical! I had no idea when I entered the Church of St. George, but climbing a baroque bell tower was the highlight of this church for me. Duomo di San Giorgio The most famous …
I knew there was a castle here in town that I must visit but each time I walked past, it looked closed, at least partially. Therefore, it was low on my priority of places to see. However, the more I though about leaving without seeing it, the more I needed to go. Today was the …
It was a little cloudy today, with a light threat of rain and a thunder storm, so I decided on indoor activities. I had heard about an ancient church here in town, set within the deep recesses of the hillside. Making my way to St. Peters Church, I wandered into a back alley and found …
As per usual, I went for a long walk this morning. Just last evening, I had been researching when and where the markets are in Modica. Turns out they are on Thursdays, and switch locations between Alta and Bassa every other week. Well….what did I find this morning? And not on a Thursday? You guessed …
Well that sounds like a mouthful, but what a wondrous thing to study in the city of Modica. I have been here for a week or so now and I have lost count of the number of photographs I have taken of the architecture. It is simply stunning. One feature that stands out are the …
Oh I am in heaven once again. After being in Salerno, and seeing, quite literally, only one cat up on a balcony, the entire time I was there, I am now surrounded! There are so many adorable shy cats of Modica that I am running out of space for all of the photos. Modica Alta …
I decided on a long walk this morning and one venturing quite a ways out of town. About 45 minutes outside the Alta neighbourhood is the incredible cemetery in Modica. Having no idea what to expect, I was completely overwhelmed by the beauty I found. Cimitero Comunale There is only one cemetery for the city, …
I have an increasingly large number of picturesque landscape photographs on my phone of this gorgeous city. More than any other city in fact. There is something so completely ancient and charming about Sicily. More specifically, the beautiful scenic views around Modica are next level. Two Sides There are actually several different parts to Modica. …
I have never been to this part of Italy before, meaning Sicily. Arriving late at night, in the dark, I didn’t have any time to form an opinion before I crashed into a deep slumber after a long day of travel. When I awoke, I arose into an Italian fairy wonderland, something I was not …
Travel days are becoming increasingly more difficult for me. I should re-arrange that thought. The more I try and pack into them, the more difficult they obviously become. This day I was staying within Italy, however I ended up with six legs to complete my journey. Here is part uno, travel day Salerno to Naples. …
One of my absolute favourite things to do in any city I feel safe in, is to explore with abandon. There is nothing quite like stumbling around and never knowing what you are going to see around the next corner! Come get lost with me in the streets of Salerno, more specifically in the old …
Every city I visit, I always end up with an enormous number of photographs of beautiful old doors. There is just something so special about the entry into a dwelling. I think it lies in the mystery behind it. Here are pictures of the best doors & windows in Salerno that I discovered in my …
It was happenstance that I bumped into this museum. Exploring the streets around the Duomo di Salerno, and I walked past a bright yellow building with roman statues at the entrance. I soon realized that this was the wonderful archaeological museum in Salerno. Provincial Archaeological Museum Officially called the above, the archaeological museum is now …
As a budget traveller, I am always on the look out for free things to do in every city I visit. It is amazing what is available all around us that costs nothing, just time. Having spent a little less than two weeks in this city, here are my ideas for 6 free things to …