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In contrast to touristy Taormina, this fabulous Baroque town in southeast Sicily transports visitors to an era before mass travel, where the charm of the old times seems to remain intact. Sicilian Baroque architecture is at its best in Noto, an architectural supermodel located at the foot of the Iblean Mountains and packed with opulent churches and palaces, all made of the local, compacted, honey-colored limestone rock. The creator of many of the finest buildings was the Baroque starchitect Rosario Gagliardi, whose extroverted style also graces churches and monuments in Ragusa and Modica.

So, get your passport photo taken, pack your bags, and head off to Sicily! Must-see Attractions in NotoĪlthough a town called Netum has existed here for a long, long time, the town you see today dates to the 1700s, when it was rebuilt from scratch in the wake of the terrible earthquake that struck south-eastern Sicily in 1693.

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In recent years, Italian fashion influencer Chiara Ferragni’s epic wedding at Dimora Delle Balze in Noto, and the success of the Sicilian detective series Inspector Montalbano brought tourism to this part of the island, but it is still not overrun and packed with tourists.Ī pure gem of Baroque art in Sicily’s southeast corner, the UNESCO-protected town of Noto is really worth visiting now, before it gets too popular. It wouldn’t be an exaggeration to say that this Baroque treasure in the province of Syracuse is home to one of Sicily’s most beautiful historic centers.Ī sparkling jewel in the Mediterranean Sea, Sicily is a great holiday destination, still barely touched by mass tourism.

Sicily: 7-Day Sicilian Culture and Art Tour.

Noto, Modica and Ragusa: The Baroque Tour from Catania.

Syracuse, Ortygia and Noto Full-Day Tour from Catania.

Sicilian Baroque Architecture Guided Walking Tour.

Wine Tasting and Typical Tastings in the Val di Noto (my top pick!).

Below are some of the top tours, hotels, and more! If youʻre booking your trip to Sicily last minute, we have you covered.

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