Despite being ravaged by earthquakes in 1613 and 1693, and floods in 1833 and 1902, Modica has retained some of the most beautiful architecture in Sicily.
Usprkos razornim potresima 1613. i 1693. godine, te poplava,a 1833. i 1902. godine, Modica je sačuvala jednu od najljepših arhitektura u Siciliji, tzv.