Visit Val di Noto: the late Baroque Sicily

Our dedicated heading to destinations UNESCO of Southern Heritage is: Visit Val di Noto. Eight cities of the late Baroque mold: Catania, Ragusa, Modica, Known, Palazzolo Acreide, Militello Val di Catania, Caltagirone, Scicli, one of the largest areas of the world UNESCO heritage. Terre less notes of Sicily that deserves to be told, the villages of Val di Noto offer different possibilities to travel to various types of tourism experience: cultural, bathing, food and wine.

Visit to Noto: history, art and culture

Located in the South East of Sicily, Val di Noto is composed of 8 Sicilian villages completely rebuilt after the catastrophic earthquake of 1693. Architecture, urban planning and decoration of the buildings follow the predominant stylistic model at the time, Baroque. Kingdom of trekking par excellence, Thanks to decide km Canyon attracting professional and amateur hikers tourists, the Noto Valley immerses visitors in a unique timeless marked by history, art, culture and arts scene of rare beauty.

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What to see in Val di Noto

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UNESCO Heritage Site since 2002 thanks to its beautiful baroque old town, Noto has become a firm favorite and required by Italian and foreign tourists. Located about 30 km south-west from Syracuse, stands out in Noto Noto low and high. The first, more elegant, He was supposed to host the political and religious authorities; the second one would house the people. Heart of the city remains the historic center that can be accessed through the Royal Gate, erected in 1838 in honor of King Ferdinand II. Noteworthy is also the Cathedral of Noto, one of the finest expressions of Sicilian.

Palazzolo Acreide

Palazzolo Acreide is the ideal place for every type of tourist. Starting from the center of the Sicilian town are possible different guided tours. Do not miss the archeological, with visit to Akrai and the Greek Theater and the naturalistic- archaeological, that leads to Pantalica.

When you visit a city in the southeast of Sicily, you can not help but enjoy some tasting the gluttony specialties local. Every urban center here has a tradition, a typical product to savor. A Palazzolo held the Agrimontana, an event where you can do tastings and learn about the food and wine of note are locale.Degni Avola almonds and chocolate of Modica, symbol of the Sicilian confectionery production.

Visit Val di Noto: the best time

There is no best time to visit the Val di Noto. Although most tourists choose to visit in the summer, every month it can be spectacular in Sicily. Each village is full of festivals, festivals and traditions, throughout the year there are various cultural events and folklore of international mold.

Would you like to know more? You just have to go! Visit Val di Noto!