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

September 20, 2021 Janette Largent

Discover the best top things to do in Val di Noto, Italy including A Rutta ri Ron Carmelu, Museo diffuso "Murika", Museo di Archeologia dell'Universita di Catania, Museo Civico Franco Libero Belgiorno, Museo Diocesano Catania, Monastero dei Benedettini, Museo Storico dello Sbarco in Sicilia 1943, Museo archeologico Gabriele Judica, Museo del Neolitico, Centro Espositivo Museale Delle Tradizioni Nobiliari.
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1. A Rutta ri Ron Carmelu

Via Timponello 37 Parco Archeologico Chiafura, 97018, Scicli, Sicily Italy +39 329 069 5483 http://www.comune.scicli.rg.it/flex/cm/pages/ServeBLOB.php/L/IT/IDPagina/1120
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5.0 based on 414 reviews

A Rutta ri Ron Carmelu

Reviewed By shionapenrake - London, United Kingdom

My dad's girlfriend is Italian and she booked the visit and translated for the owner. I was amazed that the grotto kept a steady temperature for winter and for summer so the grotto was surprisingly warm and cosy despite the chilly winter wind outside. The owner gave us a thorough tour of the place and showed us all kinds of interesting things, from the photos of the grotto families, to the inventive toys that the children used to play, to his son's beautiful artwork that was up for sale. The owner was especially excited talking to us as I was filming with my DSLR and he was eager to have a video of his grotto aiming for an English audience. I was promised to send him a link when I finish it so wish me luck on it!

2. Museo diffuso "Murika"

Via Roma 53 Case degli Avi, 97015, Modica, Sicily Italy +39 338 487 3360 [email protected] http://www.casedegliavi.com
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Museo diffuso "Murika"

In Modica at "The Forefathers'Houses" the Museum "Murika, stories of stones" for the preservation of the ancient ethnographic living and for the recovery and the valorization of the identity of the places, is situated. The goal is to celebrate the rural communities of the County of Modica using as main theme the local stone and the achievements through it, walls, vaults, floors, artifacts

3. Museo di Archeologia dell'Universita di Catania

Via Biblioteca 4, 95124 Catania, Sicily Italy +39 334 924 2464 [email protected] https://www.facebook.com/museodiarchelogiacatania/
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Museo di Archeologia dell'Universita di Catania

4. Museo Civico Franco Libero Belgiorno

Corso Umberto I, 149, 97015, Modica, Sicily Italy +39 346 655 8105 [email protected] http://retecivicacomunemo.wixsite.com/website
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5.0 based on 15 reviews

Museo Civico Franco Libero Belgiorno

The history of this museum revolves around the figure of FL Belgiorno (Modica, 1906-1971), who established it around the 1950s. The Museum is characterized by an archaeological section, with finds that can be dated between prehistory and the Middle Ages . Among the most relevant finds is the Eracle of Cafeo, a bronze statuette, dated to the end of the 3rd century BC, depicting the hero after his first labor. In the Museum there are also historical and historical-artistic collections, as well as the "Quasimodo Collection" and the works of the local artist Enzo Assenza

5. Museo Diocesano Catania

Via Etnea 8 Piazza Duomo, 95121 Catania, Sicily Italy +39 095 281635 http://www.museodiocesanocatania.com/il_museo.aspx
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4.5 based on 88 reviews

Museo Diocesano Catania

6. Monastero dei Benedettini

Piazza Dante 32, 95124 Catania, Sicily Italy +39 095 710 2767 [email protected] http://www.monasterodeibenedettini.it
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Monastero dei Benedettini

Il Monastero di San Nicolo l'Arena di Catania (#monasterocatania), gioiello del tardo barocco siciliano e tra i complessi benedettini piu' grandi d'Europa. L'edificio monastico, che nasce nel '500 e si sviluppa fino ai giorni nostri, e' un esempio di integrazione architettonica tra le epoche: contraddistinto da molteplici trasformazioni oggi e' patrimonio mondiale dell'Unesco. Sede del DiSUM (dipartimento di Scienze Umanistiche) dell'Universita' degli Studi di Catania, custodisce al suo interno due domus romane, i chiostri e un intero piano costruito da G. B. Vaccarini sopra il banco lavico del 1669. Dal 2010 Officine Culturali, in collaborazione con l'Universita degli Studi di Catania, si occupa della valorizzazione del Monastero dei Benedettini. Il Monastero e' considerato uno dei beni culturali piu' significativi del meridione d'Italia. La missione assunta da Officine Culturali consiste nel rendere accessibile e comprensibile il Monastero nel migliore dei modi e al maggior numero di persone possibile. A tal scopo Officine Culturali ha attivato un'offerta di fruizione variegata e dinamica. Attraverso il servizio di visite guidate giornaliero e' possibile conoscere gli aspetti piu' significativi dell'ex plesso monastico. I percorsi guidati per i piu' piccoli sono arricchiti dai laboratori, dove la narrazione delle "arti e mestieri" benedettini e' svolta in maniera creativa e divertente da professionisti della didattica dell'arte, dell'architettura, delle tradizioni e delle scienze. Oltre al quotidiano svolgimento delle attivita' di promozione, valorizzazione, informazione e accoglienza, Officine Culturali e' promotrice di iniziative ed eventi culturali e di intrattenimento, finalizzati a rendere il Monastero uno spazio di integrazione e aggregazione per la collettivita'.

Reviewed By Baspall - Salamina, Greece

The tour of the monastery takes around 1.5 hours and gives you the opportunity to learn the very interesting history that comes with it. We took the tour in English language presented by Nicola... He was exceptional.

7. Museo Storico dello Sbarco in Sicilia 1943

Viale Africa Piazzale Rocco Chinnici , Centro Culturale Le Ciminiere, 95129 Catania, Sicily Italy +39 095 401 1929 [email protected] http://www.cittametropolitana.ct.it/il_territorio/rete_museale.aspx
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Museo Storico dello Sbarco in Sicilia 1943

The "Allied Landings in Sicily Museum" (Museo Storico dello Sbarco in Sicilia 1943) is housed in one of the buildings forming the "Ciminiere" cultural centre. The museum narrates the events that took place in Sicily from 10 July to 8 September 1943. This period is still recent history, only seventy years have passed and many senior citizens can still recount the experience. Everything that we have forgotten is now conserved in this museum which aims to protect our most precious asset: peace. The museum is arranged on three floors covering an area of 3,000 square metres, including a temporary exhibition area. By means of reconstructed settings the museum has tried to recreate the conditions of life before, during and after the war, using simulations, projections and original exhibits.

Reviewed By Dannii_mvn - Istanbul, Turkey

It wasn’t on top of our list of things to do in Catania but thought we would stop by after a visit to the port (not worthwhile btw). It was the best decision ever. The entire scene was surreal. An old factory enhanced with steal and concrete with no one around (mind you this was the end of Nov). When we found the museum we were welcomed by five people who all helped us with the tickets. Looking at the visitors book we noticed we were the third ones there that day. The visit started of with a 10min film starting with the invasion of Poland in ‘39. Quite an ambitious start for a 10min clip. What followed was a trip to a bomb shelter of which I won’t reveal too much because it would be a shame to ruin the surprise. After this crazy experience we went through a rollercoaster of boring uniforms and amazingly surreal puppets (some of which made noise). Towards the end you get to see a Madame Tussaud-like exhibition with dictators and Churchill. I’ve never been a Tussaud fan but these were definitely impressive and thus quite unnerving (seeing Adolf that realistically up close). To be honest large parts are difficult to follow when you don’t speak Italian but the entire atmosphere and surroundings are definitely worth a visit. It was strange, surreal and interesting too! For sure a recommendation but do have a healthy sense of irony!!

8. Museo archeologico Gabriele Judica

Via Gaetano Italia 36 Palazzo Cappellani, 96010 Palazzolo Acreide, Sicily Italy https://www.facebook.com/museo.archeologico.palazzolo/
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4.5 based on 16 reviews

Museo archeologico Gabriele Judica

9. Museo del Neolitico

Via Liceo Convitto 33 Near old Sant'Anna's church, 97015, Modica, Sicily Italy +39 366 589 8811 [email protected] http://www.museomovimentoazzurro.strikingly.com
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Museo del Neolitico

The reconstruction of a Neolithic hut in a cave, shows the commonly used tools from the tanned hides, the frame faithfully reconstructed, from pottery to musical instruments, etc. In Visuo-Tactile Museum reproductions of monuments of Cava Ispica. A Museum for those who want to know in advance, the beauty of Cava Ispica. Near Cat Village, two artifacts for neighborhood cats.

10. Centro Espositivo Museale Delle Tradizioni Nobiliari

Via Spadaro 2, 96010 Palazzolo Acreide, Sicily Italy +39 0931 181 1045 http://www.letradizioninobiliari.com/
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Centro Espositivo Museale Delle Tradizioni Nobiliari

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