Discovering Noto

Noto is an important and beautiful town of Sicily world famous for its monuments and baroque buildings, made virtually all at the same time after a strong earthquake in 1693. It is no coincidence that include Noto as Unesco World Heritage Site. The city is a goal for all tourists must have in mind a Tour for a holiday in Sicily, full of monuments to visit. They are the Church of San Francisco, built by Sinatra, along with the Benedictine Monastery (which is the church of Santa Chiara) marking the main square of the height Noto architecture Noto, with the characteristic staircase leading to the beautiful cathedral. The interior of the cathedral, unfortunately badly damaged by the collapse of the dome and the vessel in 1996, was completed restoration in 2007. Right in front of the cathedral is the Town Hall (Palacio Ducezio) and the bishop's palace. The upper part of the city, so splendid, the Church offers us the crucifix (the Gagliardi), where you can admire the famous Virgin of the Snow Laurana. Of particular importance also of the churches are some of the noble palaces as Palazzo Nicolaci Noto, Palazzo Trigona, Palazzo Astute best represent the splendor and beauty of this beautiful corner of Sicily.

There are many tourist events distributed throughout the year, a special mention of the patron saint celebrations, Corrado Confalonieri, in mid-February, and spring baroque, which is held in the city in late May. On the outskirts of the city, a few miles from Noto is the ancient city, rich center in Roman times and very important in the Middle Ages, completely destroyed by an earthquake. The remains are in fact ancient city poorly protected and not available for tourism, are almost completely covered by vegetation. Another important archaeological Eloro, founded by Syracuse in the seventh century BC. All remains important historical and cultural, have been transferred to the Museo Civico di Noto. About 5 years now Noto is growing decisively in the amount of tourism, which every day discovering the architectural beauties of the city that can be defined as the true and ultimate baroque city completely. It remains one of the lesser known places in Sicily vacation stop, making it viable yet fully appreciated in high season. It must be said, however, that sleep is better to go to Noto Marina better equipped in hospitality and services.

Not miss the rides in the taverns of Noto, in search of sweets and delicacies that do not betray the expectations, as elsewhere in Sicily. remains one of the least known places in Sicily vacation stop, making it viable yet fully appreciated in high season. It must be said, however, that sleep is better to go to Noto Marina better equipped in hospitality and services. Not miss the rides in the taverns of Noto, in search of sweets and delicacies that do not betray the expectations, as elsewhere in Sicily.