Palace Grimaldi

The Palazzo Grimaldi, located along the prestigious Corso Umberto I in Modica, is a splendid example of 18th-century civil Baroque architecture, reflecting the taste and high status of Modica’s nobility. The façade is distinguished by elaborate carved stone decorations and wrought-iron balconies, skilfully crafted and enriched with ornamental motifs typical of the period. The monumental, wide and scenic entrance leads to refined interiors, characterised by frescoes, fine stucco work and carefully decorated ceilings, which testify to the elegance and wealth of the original owners, the Grimaldi family. The interior also features an inner courtyard and grand staircases, which contribute to an atmosphere of nobility and prestige. Today the palace is used as a private residence or for cultural events, keeping alive the link with Modica’s aristocratic and artistic history, and is an important testimony to the city’s Baroque civil heritage.