Noto
Located in the south-east of Sicily, Noto is a stunning city rich in palaces, churches, and breathtaking views of the coast.
Surprisingly, the city is made of honey-colored limestone and lies about 10 km inland.
It was completely destroyed by an earthquake in 1693, but thanks to the nobility, church leaders, and famous architects of the island, has been completely rebuilt.
In 2002, UNESCO recognized Noto as a World Heritage Site.
So walk along the city’s long shopping street.
Surrounded by magnificent Baroque buildings and in short, feels like a visit to an open-air museum.
The city’s location, high above the hyble mountains, so offers for this reason sweeping views of the sea.
Noto’s various buildings, streets and squares harmoniously come together to create a charming atmosphere that is unique to the city.
To emphasize if you’re looking for villas in Noto, you’ll find yourself surrounded by history, culture, and natural beauty.
Corso Vittorio Emanuele
The main artery of the city, located between Porta Reale in the east and Piazza Bixio in the west.
The pretty Piazza Immaculata with the church of San Francesco dell’Immacolata, from the 18th century, is located just after the gate.
Next to it is the Convento del Santissimo Salvatore, opposite the church of Santa Chiara 1730.
There you will also find the entrance to the Museo Civico with its archaeological finds from ancient Noto before the earthquake; Noto Antica.
Noto – Piazza Municipio
The highlight for every visitor, a true abundance of Sicilian Baroque.
On the second floor of today’s town hall.
Set up only in the 20th century, there is the Hall of Mirrors oval hall with oversized mirrors, which are placed so you can reflect yourself to infinity.
Summarizing the ceiling relief is faked by the artists with the paintings, particularly, in the form of three-dimensionality.
Cattedrale San Nicolo
One of the most beautiful buildings of Noto, and in this case is reminiscent of the church Notre Dame of Versailles.
Chiesa di San Carlo Borromeo
The baroque church from 1730 offers beautiful interiors and then the ascent to the bell tower offers an evidently view over the rooftops.
Upper Town
The Palace Villadorata offers the most extraordinary balcony decoration.
In the upper town are also other palaces of the city such for example, the Monastero Benedettino or the Chiesa del Santissimo Crocifisso with the statue of marble Madonna della Neve.
Piazza XVI. Maggio
The second largest square in the city, symbol of baroque Noto.
Another key point Among the magnificent buildings of the new Noto are the church of San Domenico and the great Teatro Communale Vittorio Emanuele.
Noto Antica
The remains of the city before the earthquake in 1693.
The former territory of Mount Alveria is an ancient settlement inhabited by Siculians and Greeks, whose burial caves can still be seen today.
By train
The train station is located 1.5 km downhill from the center of Noto. From Noto there are connections several times a day to Avola-Siracusa and Ragusa.
By bus
Good connections to the coast (Pachino – Portopalo di Capo Passero – Marina di Noto), Catania, Ragusa and Modica.
By car
Is easily accessible via the A18 motorway from Catania.
