After suffering the consequences of the earthquake 1693, the city of Known I knew up and bring out the greatness of its architects and artists, Local teachers, through the magnificent buildings that today we can enjoy, They had a unique stamp to the Baroque style that is known in this area as the Sicilian baroque.
Baroque architecture is characterized by the richness and complexity of its decoration on the facades, in the interior space and each of the elements of the work, as the curved shapes, sculptures, more columns. This feature is magnified and enriched the monuments erected in the city of Noto where the dimensions of the buildings are read even heavier and robust, softened by the color of the stone used to, even within the magnitude of the monuments, generates a peaceful atmosphere.
The city having been rebuilt in a grid, Noto urban case is easy journey, where present in each structure Baroque, accompanies us and invites you to enjoy the ride.
Noto has been included in the list UNESCO as a World Heritage Site in the year 2002 in the cities of the late Baroque.
The stylistic richness is present throughout the city. Countless churches happen along the narrow streets. Among the outstanding churches and buildings we can mention:
– Puerta Real
– The Cathedral of Noto
– City Hall - Palace Ducezio
– Church of St. Francis of Assisi
– Charles Borromeo Church
– Church of Santo Domingo
– Church of Santa Clara
– Villa Golden Palace
– City library
– Palacio Landolina
– Church Montevirgene
– Church of the Madonna del Carmine
Today many of the buildings here have been restored and put in value, Some of these works were being carried out at the time of the visit, reason why I could not include their photographs in this publication.
Some feature photos:
Church of San Francico de Asis
Palacio Ducezio – town hall
Church Montevirgene
Church of San Domenico
It is advisable to stop at the richly decorated facades, contemplate and enjoy every ornamental detail, balconies, portales, every centimeter hosting a huge equity.
Noto is located 95 kilometers south of Catania, the second largest city of Sicily and close to the coast city, Noto and neighbor 8 kilometers is the Lido di Noto.
It is a walk that can be done in half a day at a leisurely pace, but we may take a little longer if we appreciate every detail that the magnificent monuments offer us.
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sources consulted obtained through information provided by the monuments themselves, museums and sites visited, Tourist Information Offices, uba-fau.