Busacca Square

Busacca Square, located in the heart of Scicli, is one of the city’s most significant urban spaces, a crossroads of history, art, and everyday life. The square took on its current urban layout at the end of the 19th century, when in 1884 the monument to Pietro Di Lorenzo Busacca, a wealthy benefactor from Scicli, was placed there. Historic buildings surround the square, including the Church of the Carmine, built after the 1693 earthquake. The ogival portal and Gothic rose window are among the original elements that survived the quake, bearing witness to medieval architecture. The adjacent former Carmelite convent, now home to the municipal library, further enhances the cultural value of the site. Today, Piazza Busacca is a vibrant and lively space, hosting both civic and religious events, and remains a key meeting point for locals and tourists wishing to immerse themselves in the historical and social identity of the city.