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Artist Luca Giannini has designed two beautiful apartments in Modica Alta, oases of calm and style, which include an eclectic mix of traditional craft and modern art, serene outside spaces, and sleek modern kitchens. Compact but chic two-bedroom Casa Kimayà has intimate terraces with gorgeous views and cozy, understated rooms; while Residence Hortus marries 1554-built stone architecture and high-end detail with its botanical courtyards and three luxurious bedrooms, one with a round bed and corner tub.    

A stylish, luxurious, and modernized apartment originally built in the early 19th century, Casa Sabir faces the historic open market of Ortigia, with balconies that open up onto the market and views of the Ionian Sea. The apartment has been tastefully restored using original materials and handmade bespoke furniture, and also has a huge kitchen with a steel island for those who want to cook using local produce from the market. In addition, the apartment has its own wine cellar that features wines from the island’s best vineyards. with a focus on organic, natural, and biodynamic wines. The owners of the apartment are also eco-conscious, using LED-lighting, water flow reducers, and a heat pump air-conditioning system.

Down a narrow lane near the castello, you'll find these four good-value, simply furnished apartments of various sizes with kitchenettes. Choose from two small studios, which share a cute rooftop terrace, a more spacious split-level one-bedroom, or the two-level family affair with a spare sofa bed.