The Poggio del Sole Resort complex was created from the complete renovation of a 19th-century estate including its villa and typical rural buildings. Nestled amongst limestone hills and olive trees, this idyllic, contemporary hotel will appeal to your sense of refinement and tranquillity. The guestrooms offer an elegant atmosphere thanks to their beautiful furnishings and well-studied design. The warm welcome of the staff will make you feel right at home. The unique taste of both traditional Mediterranean cuisine and the local specialties offers a delicious gastronomic experience. Ragusa, from its position on the slopes of the Iblei Mountains in southern Sicily, protected its population from attacks by the Greeks, who had established themselves on the coasts.It later became a Byzantine village and was eventually conquered by the Arabs in 848. Ragusa is divided into two zones: the medieval lower city with its characteristic narrow, windy streets, which was rebuilt in the 1700s after a major earthquake; and the modern upper city, divided by a deep ravine and linked by a large staircase.Not to be missed are two important Baroque churches: the Cathedral of 1739, with its imposing facade, that sits at the top of a grand staircase dominating the entire city; and St. George's, with its stunning facade composed of three architectural orders.