Inspector Montalbano · Filming location
Santa Maria delle Scale
In the story · Recurring; Gli arancini di Montalbano
This church stands on the long staircase that links upper Ragusa to Ragusa Ibla, and appears in several Vigàta scenes. The Sicilian region's list of locations ties it to the episode "Gli arancini di Montalbano".
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Inspector Montalbano: a tour linked to the story
Day trip by minivan · from Catania · about 8 h · Guide in French, English, Italian, or Spanish
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More Inspector Montalbano places nearby
Piazza Duomo (Ragusa Ibla)740 m away · 10 min on foot
Circolo di Conversazione820 m away · 11 min on foot
Giardino Ibleo1.2 km away · 16 min on foot
Famous places nearby
Not places of the story, but worth seeing in the area.
Ragusa Cathedral
610 m away · 8 min on footThe cathedral of upper Ragusa, built in the new town after the 1693 earthquake, on a wide square in the centre.
Church of San Pietro, Modica
7.5 kmA Baroque church in lower Modica, reached by a staircase lined with statues of the twelve apostles.
Chiaramonte Gulfi
12.1 kmA hill town called the balcony of Sicily, with views from the public gardens to the sea and Mount Etna, and its own olive oil.
Where to stand for the photo
From the terrace beside the church, frame the rooftops and domes of Ragusa Ibla spread out below.
Getting there
- Address: Corso Mazzini, 97100 Ragusa RG
- Transport
- On foot from upper Ragusa, or up the steps from Ragusa Ibla.
- Access
- Public steps and viewpoint, always open; the church is a working church.
Public sources (2)
Sources found on October 17, 2026.
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Production · film commissions · tourist boards · guides
We always say if it is:
- The real filming location
- A place standing in for it
- Inspired by the story
Where to eat nearby
Every place checked against public sources
Production · film commissions · tourist boards · guides
We always say if it is:
- The real filming location
- A place standing in for it
- Inspired by the story
Every place checked against public sources
Production · film commissions · tourist boards · guides
We always say if it is:
- The real filming location
- A place standing in for it
- Inspired by the story