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Noto (SR) - UNESCO World Heritage Site - Noto Valley - Sicily

Updated: Jun 22

During the Arab domination Noto had the function of 'capovallo', that is, administrative center of reference (waal or wali in Arabic), hence Vallo or Val di Noto. The "Val di Noto baroque" style stands out here because it takes on the bright honey color of the local stone... #UNESCO #tuttitaly

Noto (SR) - UNESCO World Heritage Site - Noto Valley - Sicily

Noto, located in Sicily and included in the UNESCO World Heritage Site, stands out with its majesty on the plateau surrounded by citrus groves overlooking the Asinaro Valley.

Known as the "Capital of Baroque," the city was completely rebuilt after the 1693 earthquake, reflecting a harmony in forms that seem almost surreal.

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What to see

The historic center of Noto is a masterpiece of Baroque architecture made with local stone and a beautiful golden color with pinkish shades. The main streets, arranged from east to west, are designed so that the sun always illuminates them. The entrance to the historic center is marked by the majestic Porta Reale, a triumphal arch dating back to 1800, built to welcome King Ferdinand II of Bourbon.


Walking along Corso Vittorio Emanuele, you can admire the beauties of Noto: from Piazza Immacolata with the Church of San Francesco all'Immacolata, to the charming Nicolaci street with its Baroque palaces and balconies decorated with mythological creatures. Don't miss visiting Palazzo Nicolaci and stopping in Piazza Municipio to admire the Cathedral and Palazzo Ducezio.

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Continuing the stroll, you will reach Piazza XVI Maggio, where you can admire Villa D'Ercole, the Church of San Domenico, and the Teatro Vittorio Emanuele, dating back to 1800.


Conclusion

Noto is an enchanting city, with its Baroque beauty and millennia-old history, a place to explore and admire in every detail.


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