A Baroque masterpiece in the province of Siracusa: Noto. Such is the town's beauty that it has been awarded status as Cultural Patrimony of Humanity by UNESCO. The ancient city of Neas, was known as Neatum by the Greeks, became Netum under Roman rule, and acquired its present name "Noto", under the Arab dominion.
A powerful earthquake completely destroyed the town in 1693, leading to Noto being rebuilt in sumptuous Baroque style. The reconstruction work was supervised by the Duke of Camastra, representative of the Spanish viceroy in Sicily.
Grandiose flights of steps lead worshippers and tourists alike up to the ornately carved entrance doors of the churches, the roads open out in to sweeping piazzas lined by palaces built in a stone of soft pink and golden yellow hues.
A tour of Noto might start from the main square where to visit Palazzo Ducezio, Palazzo Vescovile, Palazzo Lanolina, the Church of San Domenico and, of course, the town's magnificent Cathedral to name but a few of the many buildings worth visiting in Noto.
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- Gela
- Giardini Naxos
- Lampedusa
- Lipari
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- Mazara del Vallo
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Noto Italy Hotel Collection.
Our unique collection of Italian boutique hotels, small luxury hotels and resorts.
Eremo della Giubiliana Ragusa
Eremo della Giubiliana - Ragusa Hotels | Eremo della Giubiliana is an exclusive destination in which to experience the history of Sicily and the luxurious...
Contrada Giubiliana, S.P. per Marina di Ragusa, km 7,5 - Ragusa (Ragusa)
Grand Hotel Minareto Siracusa
Grand Hotel Minareto - Siracusa Hotels | Opposite the luxury resort Grand Hotel Minareto lies Ortigia, the ancient heart of Siracusa, and the glorious...
Via del Faro Massolivieri, 26 - Siracusa (Siracusa)
Donnafugata Golf Resort & Spa Ragusa
Donnafugata Golf Resort & Spa - Ragusa Hotels | Luxury accommodation, gourmet cuisine, two 18 hole golf courses, and a world class spa make Ragusas Donnafugata Golf...
Contrada Piombo - Ragusa (Ragusa)
Caol Ishka Hotel Siracusa
Caol Ishka Hotel - Siracusa Hotels | In the countryside just outside Siracusa, where contemporary and traditional Sicily meet.
Via Elorina Contrada Pantanelli - Siracusa (Siracusa)
Hotel Cavalieri Siracusa
Hotel Cavalieri - Siracusa Hotels | A stunning contrast of ancient Sicilian traditions and the stylish contemporary design make Hotel Cavalieri one of...
Via Malta, 42 - Siracusa (Siracusa)
Hotel La Corte del Sole Lido di Noto
Hotel La Corte del Sole - Lido di Noto Hotels | In southernmost Sicily, right next to the Vendicari nature reserve and just minutes away from the city of Noto, La...
Loc Eloro-Pizzuta, contrada Bucachemi - Lido di Noto (Siracusa)
Hotel La Moresca Marina di Ragusa
Hotel La Moresca - Marina di Ragusa Hotels | Hotel La Moresca of Marina di Ragusa is a contemporary maison de charme which unites the beauty of Sicilian Baroque...
Via Dandolo, 63 - Marina di Ragusa (Ragusa)
Hotel Principe di Fitalia Siracusa
Hotel Principe di Fitalia - Siracusa Hotels | Hotel Principe di Fitalia is an elegant period residence ideal for those keen to experience the peaceful Sicilian...
Via Traversa Tonnara di Terrauzza, 38 - Siracusa (Siracusa)
Locanda Don Serafino Ragusa
Locanda Don Serafino - Ragusa Hotels | The Locanda Don Serafino is an enchanting hotel de charme, for those customers who wish to have a different...
Via XI Febbraio, 15 - Ragusa (Ragusa)
Castello Camemi Vizzini Scalo
Castello Camemi - Vizzini Scalo Hotels | A t Castello Camemi, holidaymakers enjoy a luxurious vacation surrounded by the ancient charm of a sumptuous period...
Contrada Camemi - Vizzini Scalo (Catania)
Le Case dello Zodiaco Modica
Le Case dello Zodiaco - Modica Hotels | At Le Case dello Zodiaco the charm of Modica's ancient stone houses combines with the comfort of a contemporary hotel.
Corso Marconi, 26 - Modica (Ragusa)
Tenuta Cammarana Ragusa
Tenuta Cammarana - Ragusa Hotels | Steeped in the history and traditions of Sicily, Tenuta Cammarana combines the aristocratic elegance of a neo-baroque...
Contrada Cammarana - Ragusa (Ragusa)
Villino Villadorata Noto
Villino Villadorata - Noto Hotels | The one time home of Prince Corrado Nicolaci, just outside the baroque city of Noto and within minutes of the...
Via del Villino Villadorata, 4 (loc. San Corrado Fuori Le Mura) - Noto (Siracusa)
Villa U Marchisi Scicli
Villa U Marchisi - Scicli Hotels | A journey to Scicli, in Southernmost Sicily: land of golden beaches, sun drenched landscapes, masterpieces of...
Via Paganini, 78 - Cava d'Aliga - Scicli (Ragusa)
Anime a Sud Modica
Anime a Sud - Modica Hotels | A stylish contemporary retreat in the heart of the historic center of Modica, Guest House Anime a Sud unites the...
Via S. Lucia, 9 - Modica (Ragusa)
Monoresort Modica
Monoresort - Modica Hotels | Experience a new kind of Sicily with Monoresort: an exclusive collection of beautiful, modern apartments in the...
Via Resistenza partigiana, 188 - Modica (Ragusa)
Villadorata Noto
Villadorata - Noto Hotels | Seven Rooms Villadorata is an exclusive maison de charme in a historic palazzo in the heart of Noto, undisputed...
Via Nicolaci - Noto (Siracusa)
Borgo Alveria Noto
Borgo Alveria - Noto Hotels | Borgo Alveria is the product of a tantalizing fusion of age old country traditions and modern interior design,...
Contrada Noto Antica, SP 64 - Noto (Siracusa)
Monteluce Country House Noto
Monteluce Country House - Noto Hotels | Monteluce is a Country Resort situated in the countryside of Noto, moments away from the city center, Capo Passero...
c.da Vaddeddi - zona Riserva Naturale Vendicari - Noto (Siracusa)
