10 Architectural Buildings in Val di Noto That You Shouldn't Miss

August 5, 2021 Randal Brittian

Discover the best top things to do in Val di Noto, Italy including Villa Rigoletto di Catania, Quartiere Agliastrello, Palazzo Trigona di Cannicarao, Basilica Catedrale Sant'Agata V.M. Catania, Palazzo Biscari, Chiesa di San Nicolo All'Arena, Duomo di San Giorgio, Portale di San Giorgio, Palazzo Nicolaci, Cappella Bonajuto.
Restaurants in Val di Noto

1. Villa Rigoletto di Catania

Viale Mario Rapisardi 114, 95123 Catania, Sicily Italy +39 340 669 1861 http://www.italialiberty.it/scheda/villarigoletto/
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5.0 based on 6 reviews

Villa Rigoletto di Catania

2. Quartiere Agliastrello

Vico V. Scarrozza, 96017, Noto, Sicily Italy http://itinerary.elorodistrict.com/quartiere-agliastrello-a-noto/
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5.0 based on 3 reviews

Quartiere Agliastrello

3. Palazzo Trigona di Cannicarao

Via Camillo Benso Conte di Cavour 95, 96017, Noto, Sicily Italy http://sudestsicilia.altervista.org/noto-palazzo-trigona/
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5.0 based on 4 reviews

Palazzo Trigona di Cannicarao

4. Basilica Catedrale Sant'Agata V.M. Catania

Via Vittorio Emanuele II 163, 95131 Catania, Sicily Italy +39 095 320044 [email protected] http://www.cattedralecatania.it
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4.5 based on 1,857 reviews

Basilica Catedrale Sant'Agata V.M. Catania

Reviewed By ArmyRangeratMIT - Wayne, United States

The city of Catania is a wonderful afternoon visit, with parking quite easy right outside the piazza… Heading towards the cathedral you see the iconic statue in the middle of the piazza that quite often symbolizes all of Sicily… Plenty of pictures can be had here and you can walk in almost any direction to find shops and stores… And of course the cathedral looks beautiful in the afternoon sun whether or not you go inside or just enjoy the beauty! Pick a spot to have a bite to eat and enjoy your glass of wine and your good luck finding a lovely afternoon in Catania!

5. Palazzo Biscari

Via Museo Biscari 10, 95131 Catania, Sicily Italy +39 095 328 7201 [email protected] http://www.palazzobiscari.it
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4.5 based on 459 reviews

Palazzo Biscari

The most important private palace in Catania and precious testimony of the Sicilian baroque. The frescoed halls, full of charm and elegance, represent a splendid setting for concerts, meetings, receptions, gala evenings, fashion shows.

Reviewed By Carolbike - White Salmon, United States

The owner is an excellent story teller about the original prince and his family, bringing the history of this well-maintained palazzo to life. It was very interesting.

6. Chiesa di San Nicolo All'Arena

Piazza Dante, 95124 Catania, Sicily Italy +39 095 715 9062
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4.5 based on 212 reviews

Chiesa di San Nicolo All'Arena

Reviewed By ludortravel - Iasi, Romania

It is an astonishing piece of architecture in terms of both size, architectural solutions and emotional impact. It includes also a memorial of the fallen soldiers and not only. The entrance is free and a paid guided tour is available.

7. Duomo di San Giorgio

Piazza Duomo, 97100, Ragusa, Sicily Italy +39 334 705 8962 http://www.diocesidiragusa.it/diocesi/strutture/ragusa/14-san-giorgio
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4.5 based on 974 reviews

Duomo di San Giorgio

Reviewed By Elena257 - Timisoara, Romania

This church is one of a kind. It dominates the square. Inside you will see the only church having curtains hanged between the columns. You can also have a small tour if the old church destroyed after earthquake.

8. Portale di San Giorgio

Via dei Normanni, 97100, Ragusa, Sicily Italy
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4.5 based on 296 reviews

Portale di San Giorgio

Reviewed By SallyF906 - Northampton, United Kingdom

Not far from the Giardini Ibleo, this is all that remains of the Church of San Giorgio that was destroyed in the C17th earthquake but it is certainly worth going to have a look. Originally built in C14th probably by the notable Chiaramonte family it is constructed in the Catalan Gothic style. In the lunette you can see St George slaying the dragon and above that the House of Aragon coat of arms.

9. Palazzo Nicolaci

Via Corrado Nicolaci 18, 96017, Noto, Sicily Italy +39 320 113 2936 http://www.palazzonicolaci.it/
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4.5 based on 509 reviews

Palazzo Nicolaci

Baroque XVIII palace, part of the UNESCO World Heritage List in Noto, Sicily

Reviewed By SallyF906 - Northampton, United Kingdom

This old palazzo in the centre of the town on Via Nicolaci was built for the Nicolaci family in the 18th century. The facade has some amazing carved balconies supported by mythological creatures such as mermaids, griffons and lions. There is a large courtyard that you can wander into and look at the exterior even if you don't want to go around. There are tours available but you can also just wander around whenever it suits you and most people seemed to be doing this. You access the palazzo up a sweeping neoclassical staircase of marble and the first room is the Tea Room which is very oriental. The most impressive room is the Salon delle Feste - the amazing trompe l'oeil decorations are just incredible. there are lovely views from this room as well of the town and the nearby cathedral. It's not expensive to go round - 3 or 4 euros so well worth it.

10. Cappella Bonajuto

Via Bonajuto 9/13, 95100 Catania, Sicily Italy +39 328 923 7991
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4.5 based on 83 reviews

Cappella Bonajuto

Cappella Bonajuto is one of the few tangible witnesses of a far away era (the Bizantine era), which however may be seen and explored, but mostly lived through the careful management of this corner of history, which has made all this possible. Once here you can choose to visit the chapel and its past, or choose it as an ideal location for your events or important occasions. The experience will take you back in a time that began at the beginning of the VI century A.D. "Cappella Bonajuto: Historical site. A Bizantine monument immersed in the heart of Sicilian Baroque" Walking on Via Vittorio Emanuele, entering its narrow and ancient streets, you'll find one of the strongest monuments of Medieval Catania: Cappella Bonajuto awaits you in all of its reborn splendor to be lived, just as it was in the past. The religious building, dating back to approximately the VI century is found in the 'Civita' neighborhood, and this is where the Chapel resisted the terrible earthquake of 1693. It is rich with repertories from the 400's and from medieval times. The paintings and decorations are very rare. Concerning its original location, the ground level of the building has dropped over two meters due to the earthquakes and lava flow. Salvatore, popularly known as Salvatorella, was integrated in the construction of the home residence of the Bonajuto family in the 4th century. In the 1930's the chapel was renovated by Paolo Orsi and Sebastiano Agati.

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