Top Things to do in Val di Noto
Countries
Things to do in Val di Noto, Sicily: The Best Points of Interest & Landmarks
Discover the best top things to do in Val di Noto, Italy including A Rutta ri Ron Carmelu, Palazzo Trigona di Cannicarao, Piazza Duomo, Staircase of Santa Maria del Monte, Ragusa Ibla, Palazzo Nicolaci, Centro storico di Scicli - World Heritage Site, Palazzo Castelluccio, Via dei Crociferi, Chiesa della Badia di Sant'Agata.
Restaurants in Val di Noto
1. A Rutta ri Ron Carmelu
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 414 reviews
Reviewed By shionapenrake - London, United Kingdom
My dad's girlfriend is Italian and she booked the visit and translated for the owner. I was amazed that the grotto kept a steady temperature for winter and for summer so the grotto was surprisingly warm and cosy despite the chilly winter wind outside. The owner gave us a thorough tour of the place and showed us all kinds of interesting things, from the photos of the grotto families, to the inventive toys that the children used to play, to his son's beautiful artwork that was up for sale. The owner was especially excited talking to us as I was filming with my DSLR and he was eager to have a video of his grotto aiming for an English audience. I was promised to send him a link when I finish it so wish me luck on it!
2. Palazzo Trigona di Cannicarao
3. Piazza Duomo
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 3,939 reviews
Reviewed By saronic - Zurich, Switzerland
Catania's Piazza del Duomo is definitely the center of the city and probably also its most beautiful square. Besides the Duomo it is surrounded by various attractive buildings like the Palazzo dei Elefanti, which on its backside touches the Piazza Università. Opposite of it, to the south, is the Seminario dei Chierici with - attached to it - the Porta Uzeda. In the center of the square is the city's symbol, a fountain with an elephant surmounted by an obelisk. There are usually plenty of people in the piazza, many obviously using it as a meeting point.
4. Staircase of Santa Maria del Monte
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 1,086 reviews
Reviewed By traveltheglobe0919 - Singapore, Singapore
What a sight to behold! 142 beautiful ceramic encrusted steps, each a masterpiece of its own. Lovely motifs of knights, flowers, dancers, geometric patterns, etc. Turn left somewhere about 30 steps midway and you’ll find a beautiful ceramic wall tucked away from public view. Caltagirone is such a charming little town and I think it deserves at least half a day to explore the streets and galleries with artisans working on their craft. We were enroute to Piazza America and it was a pity that we could only make a brief stop.
5. Ragusa Ibla
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 4,394 reviews
Reviewed By traveltheglobe0919 - Singapore, Singapore
The best way to appreciate Ragusa Ibla is to climb up to Ragusa Superiore and enjoy the breathtaking views at sunset at the steps next to Chiesa di Santa Maria Della Scale. You can also choose to take the local bus up, and walk about 10 mins to the vantage point. Buses #11 or #33 depart from the bus stop at the front of of the main garden Giardino Ibleo. The ride up is scenic and rewarding, and offers a different experience vs the climb. We did both. Took the bus up for sunset and did the hike at the break of dawn to catch sunrise. I must say that the sunset views are more spectacular. Ragusa Ibla is a charming little hilltop city that can be easily explored in two days at a leisurely pace. To me it’s like an open air museum where you’ll want to check out every nook and corner. In the evenings, the city gets even more atmospheric as you stroll along the cobbled streets set against a backdrop of lovely baroque architecture amid dramatic lighting.
6. Palazzo Nicolaci
Overall Ratings
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.
7. Centro storico di Scicli - World Heritage Site
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 1,758 reviews
Reviewed By KatalinZ
A beautiful small town in the south- East part ofSicily. It belongs to the “ A Val di Noto, in 1693 this region was destroyed by a big earthqeke and was later rebuild in barock style, together with other 7 sicilian town like Ragusa, Noto, Modica etc. It is world heritage site.
8. Palazzo Castelluccio
Overall Ratings
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.
9. Via dei Crociferi
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 411 reviews
Reviewed By elia452 - Sofia, Bulgaria
The street is with nice buildings and churches, it is near Piazza Duomo, deserves to be seen. We had a good walk of 20000 steps every day
10. Chiesa della Badia di Sant'Agata
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 346 reviews
Reviewed By karocska - Krakow, Poland
Beautiful view of Mount Etna and Piazza Duomo. Get up there by few hundred stairs or elevator for a few euros and get the most amazing view of this gorgeous city.
