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One day in Noto, a charming city between Syracuse and Ragusa

Basilica of SS Salvatore, Noto
Basilica of SS Salvatore, Noto
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south east of the wonderful region of Sicily, the largest island in Italy and fascinating thanks to the warmth of its land and its people, we & egrave; an enchanting city located between the famous city of Syracuse and Ragusa, its name is < ; em> Noto, also famous as the city of stone.

Inserted among the UNESCO World Heritage Sites, the beautiful city of Noto located at the foot of the Hyblaean Mountains, is characterized by numerous Baroque palaces that follow one another through the streets of the center.

Like other towns in southern Italy, it is also located on a beautiful hill that allows even the less experienced visitor to admire from afar the wonderful dome of its cathedral as well as the profiles of the beautiful houses that make up the city.

I pass under the front door of the city, the Royal Gate, which is also the symbol of the city, and I am going to walk for Corso Vittorio Emanuele, main course of the town.

Immediately to my right and to my left there are wonderful examples of 18th-century baroque-style palaces with their elegant exteriors.

But to be the queen of this enchanting scenery is the Cathedral of San Francesco, enchanting and majestic overlooks the city with its size and its size. austerity. Recently renovated it shows visitors its most beautiful appearance, brilliant thanks to its Modica marble.

I leave the cathedral to visit the beautiful Palazzo Nicolaci in Villadorata where I admire enchanted what is called the most beautiful balcony in the world with & amp; nbsp; its marble inserts depicting lions, griffins and mermaids have always fascinated everyone who is lucky enough to be able to lay their eyes on them.

Written by Zita Ocran - Last update: 27/10/2021
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