What to do and see in Val di Noto, Sicily: The Best Castles

March 16, 2022 Tambra Mccollister

Discover the best top things to do in Val di Noto, Italy including Palazzo Nicolaci, Palazzo Castelluccio, Castello dei Conti, Castello di Palazzolo Acreide o Rocca di Castelmezzano, Castello di Granieri - Masseria dei Silvestri, Castello Leucatia, Castello Barresi-Branciforte.
Restaurants in Val di Noto

1. Palazzo Nicolaci

Via Corrado Nicolaci 18, 96017, Noto, Sicily Italy +39 320 113 2936 http://www.palazzonicolaci.it/
Excellent
51%
Good
38%
Satisfactory
8%
Poor
2%
Terrible
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Overall Ratings

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.

2. Palazzo Castelluccio

Via Camillo Benso Conte di Cavour 10, 96017, Noto, Sicily Italy +39 0931 838881 [email protected] http://www.palazzocastelluccio.it
Excellent
75%
Good
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Satisfactory
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Poor
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Overall Ratings

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.

3. Castello dei Conti

Corso Francesco Crispi, 97015, Modica, Sicily Italy
Excellent
38%
Good
25%
Satisfactory
28%
Poor
6%
Terrible
3%
Overall Ratings

4.0 based on 64 reviews

Castello dei Conti

4. Castello di Palazzolo Acreide o Rocca di Castelmezzano

Via Castel Verde, 96010 Palazzolo Acreide, Sicily Italy http://www.palazzolo-acreide.it/il_centro_storico_di_palazzolo_acreide/quartieri_medioevali_a_palazzolo_acreide.htm
Excellent
19%
Good
62%
Satisfactory
19%
Poor
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4.0 based on 21 reviews

Castello di Palazzolo Acreide o Rocca di Castelmezzano

5. Castello di Granieri - Masseria dei Silvestri

Contrada Insolio, Frazione Granieri, Caltagirone, Sicily Italy http://www.comune.caltagirone.ct.it/turismo/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=123:granieri-frazione-di-caltagirone&catid=24:frazioni-di-caltagirone
Excellent
50%
Good
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Satisfactory
50%
Poor
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4.0 based on 2 reviews

Castello di Granieri - Masseria dei Silvestri

6. Castello Leucatia

Via Leucatia 68, 95125 Catania, Sicily Italy
Excellent
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3.5 based on 3 reviews

Castello Leucatia

7. Castello Barresi-Branciforte

Atrio del Castello 1 At the button of the Street, 95043 Militello in Val di Catania, Sicily Italy http://www.comunemilitello.it/zf/index.php/musei-monumenti/index/dettaglio-museo/museo/5

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