Top Things to do in Val di Noto
What to do and see in Val di Noto, Sicily: The Best Castles
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
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.
2. 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.
3. Castello dei Conti
4. Castello di Palazzolo Acreide o Rocca di Castelmezzano
5. Castello di Granieri - Masseria dei Silvestri
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 2 reviews
