Take a tour of Modica Church of San Giorgio in Modica, Italy – part of the World’s Greatest Attractions travel video series by GeoBeats.
The town of Modica in Sicily is listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site for its medieval atmosphere and tenacity of rebuilding after its many natural disasters.
The upper part of Modica is home to the magnificent baroque Church of San Giorgio.
This golden 18th century church stands tall over the town, and visitors need to ascend 250 steps to reach it.
The church was built by a prominent Italian architect, and was partially built with the remains of the previous structure which was destroyed by an earthquake in 1693.
The interior was designed around a rebuilt, vaulted basilica and displays religious paintings.
Visiting the church gives one a glimpse of the town’s roots and a fantastic view of modern Modica.