The province of Ragusa (Italian: provincia di Ragusa; Sicilian: Pruvincia 'i Rausa) was a province in the autonomous region of Sicily, in southern Italy, located in the south-east of the island. Following the abolition of the Sicilian provinces, it was replaced in 2015 by the Free municipal consortium of Ragusa. Its capital is the city of Ragusa, Sicily, which is the most southerly provincial capital in Italy.
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:
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 fishingindustry as the principal source of employment along the coast.
Transportsedit
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 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:
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.
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.
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This article does not cite any sources Please help improve this article by adding citations to reliable sources Unsourced material may be challenged and removed Find sources Province of Ragusa news newspapers books scholar JSTOR March 2017 Learn how and when to remove this template message The province of Ragusa Italian provincia di Ragusa Sicilian Pruvincia i Rausa was a province in the autonomous region of Sicily in southern Italy located in the south east of the island Following the abolition of the Sicilian provinces it was replaced in 2015 by the Free municipal consortium of Ragusa Its capital is the city of Ragusa Sicily which is the most southerly provincial capital in Italy Province of RagusaProvincePalazzo della Provincia in RagusaMap highlighting the location of the province of Ragusa in ItalyCoordinates 36 55 30 N 14 43 50 E 36 92500 N 14 73056 E 36 92500 14 73056Country ItalyRegionSicilyCapital s RagusaComuni12Government PresidentDario CartabellottaArea Total1 623 89 km2 626 99 sq mi Population 28 February 2017 Total321 192 Density200 km2 510 sq mi Time zoneUTC 1 CET Summer DST UTC 2 CEST Postal code97100 97010 97015 97017 97019Telephone prefix0932Vehicle registrationRGISTAT088Provinces of Sicily Contents 1 Geography 2 Economy 3 Transports 4 Main sights 4 1 Baroque 4 2 Archeology 4 3 Castles 5 See also 6 References 7 External linksGeography editFrom 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 1 see comunes of the province of Ragusa By population they are Commune PopulationRagusa 73 534Vittoria 63 886Modica 54 472Comiso 30 201Scicli 27 179Pozzallo 19 487Ispica 16 233Acate 11 047Santa Croce Camerina 10 767Chiaramonte Gulfi 8 218Giarratana 3 092Monterosso Almo 3 075Economy editParts 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 editThere 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 nbsp Cathedral of San Giovanni Ragusa nbsp Duomo of San Giorgio Ragusa Ibla nbsp Duomo of San Giorgio ModicaMain sights editBaroque edit 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 Cathedral of San Giovanni Ragusa Portal of San Giorgio Ragusa Ibla Duomo of San Giorgio Ragusa Ibla San Giorgio Cathedral Modica Duomo of San Pietro Modica Church of San Bartolomeo Scicli Palazzo Beneventano Scicli Archeology edit The main archeological site of the province is the Greek city of Kamarina located on the coast Others are Kasmenai Akrillai Scornavacche Kaukana Roman the Roman Baths of Comiso and the Cava Ispica Castles edit 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 Paterno 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 editMonti Iblei Cup Hill Climb References editExternal links edit nbsp Wikimedia Commons has media related to Province of Ragusa in Italian Official website The province of Ragusa Images of Ragusa Pictures history tourism gastronomy books local 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