10 Sights & Landmarks in Noto That You Shouldn't Miss

March 20, 2022 Darwin Bolte

Noto (Sicilian: Notu; Latin: Netum) is a city and comune in the Province of Syracuse, Sicily, Italy. It is 32 kilometres (20 mi) southwest of the city of Syracuse at the foot of the Iblean Mountains. It lends its name to the surrounding area Val di Noto. In 2002 Noto and its church were declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Restaurants in Noto

1. 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

2. 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

3. St. Nicholas Cathedral

Corso Vittorio Emanuele, 96017, Noto, Sicily Italy http://www.museionline.info/comuni/cattedrale-di-noto
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4.5 based on 957 reviews

St. Nicholas Cathedral

Reviewed By Ana_L_23 - Navan, Ireland

Beautiful building, and one of the best views to the palace across. The interior is also very beautiful.

4. Chiesa Santa Chiara

Corso Vittorio Emanuele II, Noto, Sicily Italy
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4.5 based on 407 reviews

Chiesa Santa Chiara

5. 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.

6. Santuario Diocesano di Maria Santissima Scala del Paradiso

Strada Provinciale 64, 96017, Noto, Sicily Italy http://www.diocesinoto.it/pls/diocesinoto/CONSULTAZIONE.mostra_pagina?id_pagina=22219
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4.5 based on 17 reviews

Santuario Diocesano di Maria Santissima Scala del Paradiso

7. Palazzo Castelluccio

Via Camillo Benso Conte di Cavour 10, 96017, Noto, Sicily Italy +39 0931 838881 [email protected] http://www.palazzocastelluccio.it
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4.5 based on 108 reviews

Palazzo Castelluccio

Discover an authentically restored and still inhabited 18th century Sicilian palace and its collection of furniture, art objets and paintings. Guided tours.

Reviewed By CheckW - Singapore, Singapore

Recommended by our guide and it turned out to be the highlight of the day. Eur 12 per person includes a personal guide to bring you around. This place was only opened 5 months ago. The rich history of the building was brought back to life with the accurate retelling of the various rooms and the furniture/upholstery replaced by the current owner.

8. Monastero del San salvatore

Corso Vittorio Emanuele 128, 96017, Noto, Sicily Italy +39 327 016 2589
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4.5 based on 222 reviews

Monastero del San salvatore

Reviewed By joyw319

The interior of this church is stunning, the decoration is of very high quality and there is a peaceful contemplative atmosphere. We were told by our excellent guide Annalise that it was done by a top painter from Palermo and what the different colours signify. The tour of the tower was interesting, the daughters of the wealthy families were sent here as nuns, but it is now a seminary for the priesthood. It was an easy climb up to the tower with no scary drops, and there are 360 degree views from the top.

9. Centro Storico

96017, Noto, Sicily Italy
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4.5 based on 4,321 reviews

Centro Storico

Reviewed By GIOPIX - Milan, Italy

if you are in Sicily and you miss Noto, well, you are not in Sicily. One of the most beautiful baroque masterpieces of Italy, Unesco World Heritage since 2002, it is an open air museum. Must see: the Cathedral, strolling on the Main Street at night, all the churches with hidden treasures, and the little FANTASTIC restaurants along the little side roads. Avoid the Main Street to eat , they are just tourist traps. Go down and choose the first or second street parallel to the main one, any place will satisfy your palate at a fair price. You are in Sicily, you are in Noto, paradise is a step away.

10. Piazza Immacolata

Villa Immacolata SNC, 96017, Noto, Sicily Italy
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4.5 based on 43 reviews

Piazza Immacolata

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