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Things to do in Noto, Sicily: The Best Points of Interest & Landmarks
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. Torre Sveva
2. Palazzo Trigona di Cannicarao
3. Palazzo Nicolaci
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4.5 based on 509 reviews
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.
4. Palazzo Castelluccio
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4.5 based on 108 reviews
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.
5. Centro Storico
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4.5 based on 4,321 reviews
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.
6. Piazza Immacolata
7. Piazza Municipio
8. Chiesa di Montevergine
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4.0 based on 98 reviews
Reviewed By swtraveler15 - Springfield, United States
The Chiesa di Montevergine is not very large however it is quite lovely. The best part of this church are the awesome views from the church tower. The climb is not very tough however the stairway is narrow. But when you reach the top, you have wonderful views over the town of Noto. I couldn't stop taking photos. Definitely worth the climb.
9. Palazzo Vescovile
10. Palazzo Ducezio
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4.0 based on 208 reviews
Reviewed By Elena257 - Timisoara, Romania
You should really visit this palace. It has a beautifully decorated room and moreover, a balcony from which you have a wonderful view over the cathedral and old town.
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