Noto, the capital of Baroque

The southeastern part of the Syracuse area, bounded by Mount Iblei, less tourism in the coastal area, the typical atmosphere of rural areas. The landscape is rugged and mountainous, characterized by limestone cliffs that form the walls of gorges and valleys. The dry walls demarcating the stretches cultivated. In this context arise several heritage sites declared by UNESCO: Baroque city of incredible historic and artistic interest such as Noto, Modica, Palazzolo Acreide. Many visitors choose to vacation each year in Sicily and the province of Syracuse, for its richness and variety of landscapes, for his uniquely combine a surprising nature, and countless artistic and archaeological sites. Noto is undoubtedly necessary step of this journey to discover Sicily. Who comes here will find great hospitality, accommodation facilities to suit your needs - from hotels to vacation rentals Noto Noto, the bed and breakfast - and a rich gastronomic tradition. Distant only 32 km from the provincial capital, Siracusa, Noto sits at the foot of the Mountains Iblei, not far from the coast. The coast between Avola and Pachino is part of the City of Noto and his name is precisely Gulf of Noto. If we combine his position that the city is full of artistic beauty and the climate around here is mild year round, it is easy to see why this is a place of great tourist interest. The city of Noto was awarded the title of UNESCO "World Heritage" in 2002 because it represents the emblem of luxury in Baroque in Sicily. Razed in 1693, following the earthquake that hit the entire south east Sicily, Noto was rebuilt from the families of the local nobility in a grandiose Baroque style. Today is one of the most beautiful towns in Sicily, thanks to the extraordinary architecture of its buildings. The reconstruction unit still gives a coherent urban fabric and rich: every corner is easy to meet capitals, baroque friezes, churches and palaces. Cesare Brandi, a great art expert, described poetically known, in 1977, a "garden of stone". For the reconstruction of the city used the weak local stone, the golden-colored and pink, is exquisitely decorated. The streets are punctuated by spectacular squares and imposing staircases linking terraces and slopes. Known, as well as having an important architectural heritage, is part of a large territory consists of mountains, hills, plains and coasts, and rich in places of historic, archaeological and natural, just think Oasis Vendicari. The visitor has the opportunity to enjoy a wide variety of landscapes that allows you to pass very quickly from the beaches of golden sand, lapped by crystal clear (from a Calabernardo Marzamemi) relief, as the Alveria, fennel, Castelluccio, , where walks in the mountain trails. Again, scattered in this vast territory, you can discover the sanctuaries and the ruins of ancient cities, as Eloro and Noto Antica, castles, churches and convents.