Centro Storico

A uniform baroque historic centre

In 1693 a devastating earthquake struck Sicily and practically razed several old towns, Noto was among them. It is said that half of the population died. But that tragedy enabled the construction of a...

A uniform baroque historic centre

In 1693 a devastating earthquake struck Sicily and practically razed several old towns, Noto was among them. It is said that half of the population died. But that tragedy enabled the construction of a...

One of the most impressive towns of Italy if not Europe.

Since the whole town was destroyed in 1693, it had been rebuilt after with a plan and has stayed the same ever since. I have only see old towns like this in Germany or Austria.

One of the most impressive towns of Italy if not Europe.

Since the whole town was destroyed in 1693, it had been rebuilt after with a plan and has stayed the same ever since. I have only see old towns like this in Germany or Austria.

Gorgeous UNESCO Site

Noto, a UNESCO site in Sicily, was formerly called Neas and was founded when Troy fell into ruin. It was captured by the Arabs and fell under Muslim rule in 1090. An earthquake destroyed the area in 1...