Location: Noto
Top Things to do in Noto
What to do and see in Noto, Sicily: The Best Historic Walking Areas
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. Monastero del San salvatore
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 222 reviews
Reviewed By joyw319
The interior of this church is stunning, the decoration is of very high quality and there is a peaceful contemplative atmosphere. We were told by our excellent guide Annalise that it was done by a top painter from Palermo and what the different colours signify. The tour of the tower was interesting, the daughters of the wealthy families were sent here as nuns, but it is now a seminary for the priesthood. It was an easy climb up to the tower with no scary drops, and there are 360 degree views from the top.
2. 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.
3. Corso Vittorio Emanuele III
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 152 reviews
Reviewed By Elena257 - Timisoara, Romania
The main street of Noto will take you to wonderful places, you will stop at every step to admire the buildings left and right.
4. Piazza Regina Margherita
5. Via Corrado Nicolaci
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 48 reviews
Reviewed By SallyF906 - Northampton, United Kingdom
A steep street leading up from Via Vittorio Emanuele not far from the cathedral, this street is lined by old palazzos which have incredible carved balconies including Palazzo Nicolaci which is well worth a visit. Some restaurants along the street and Montevergine church at the top. In the summer, there is a flower festival along this street where a flower carpet is created on a given theme.
