Noto

Things to do, attractions, interesting facts

Noto

State: SR - Area: Siracusa surroundings

Noto is the capital of the Baroque and its historic center is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
It is a small baroque jewel perched on a plateau overlooking the Asinaro Valley, rich in citrus, almond and olive trees.
The city was rebuilt following the earthquake of 1693, which razed ancient Noto to the ground, following an elegant urban project that has made it today a surreal place for the harmony of its forms.
Noto is the garden of golden stone for its enchanting and aristocratic atmosphere with warm tones given by the honey-colored stone.

What is the best time to visit Noto?

Noto can be visited all year round: the welcome and warmth of the Sicilians will amaze you. But for an unforgettable experience, admiring the colors, tasting the flavors and fully experiencing the traditions, it is advisable to plan a visit on the days of one of the festivals that take place in Noto during the year.

If you want to know about upcoming festivals and events Click here and you will find a list of the most important ones.

What to eat

Typical food, local wines and drinks, traditional dish to taste in Noto

You can obviously taste all the typical products of Sicilian cuisine, the most well-known ones, such as cannoli, Sicilian cassata, arancini, etc. But there are some specialties typical of this area that are more difficult to find in other areas of Sicily.

To view a list of business activity within tourism in NotoClick here

Nearby Places

Below you will find a list of the most beautiful places to visit in the surroundings of Noto. The places are located at a maximum distance of about an half hour by car. Good fun!

Avola

Siracusa surroundings

Vendicari

Siracusa surroundings

Cavagrande del Cassibile

Siracusa surroundings

Rosolini

Siracusa surroundings

Interesting Facts

Interesting and fun facts, mythology, legend, folk tales and more to know about Noto

The White Lotus 2 Sicily filming location
In the baroque city of Noto was filmed one episode of the second season of The White Lotus series set in Sicily.
Places "History of a blackcap" - Noto
The splendid baroque palaces of the city of Noto appear in some scenes of "Storia di una Capinera".
Places of "Il Viaggio" - Noto
The city of Noto, capital city of the Sicilian Baroque, is the set for some scenes of the film "Il Viaggio".
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