Noto

The royal gate

The entrance from the royal gate is the best “welcome to Noto”. An arch of triumph dating back to the 1800s, designed and built for the visit of the King of the Two Sicilies, Ferdinand II.

Church of Santa Chiara

Along Corso Vittorio Emanuele, you will find the finest Baroque architecture in the Church of Santa Chiara. The interior of the church, with numerous decorations, putti (cupids), and stuccoes, is considered one of the most important in the whole of Sicily.

The Cathedral of Noto

A Baroque marvel subject, over the centuries, to numerous renovations and restoration. Be overwhelmed by the charm and grandeur of this extraordinary structure that dominates the entire city.

The Palazzo dei principi di Nicolaci

Recently restored to its former glory, it represents the wealth of Noto’s ancient noble families. Look up and let your gaze meet one of the many grotesque figures carved on the balcony!

Infiorata di Noto (Noto decked with flowers)

One of the most important events in the whole of Sicily. It is not a religious event, but a “Greeting to Spring” – a succession of “canvases painted with flowers” in the most fascinating street in the city!