Located in southeastern Sicily, Noto draws fewer crowds than other Sicilian tourist hot spots but is worth visiting for its Baroque architecture and relaxed atmosphere. Housed in a restored ...

We arrived in Noto, by chance, at the magic hour. On that cloudless summer day, the limestone capital of Sicilian Baroque architecture had begun to smolder with the setting sun. Just then, as if on ...

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noto The story of Noto ended in 1693, when a powerful earthquake struck. It was one of the darkest dates for this part of Europe, as the cataclysm razed as many as 45 cities to the ground.

Condé Nast Traveler: Noto, Sicily: Your Next Stop on a 'Grand Tour' of Europe

It’s easiest if you get a flight into Catania, just over an hour from Noto, though many international flights land in Palermo (three hours away). You will need to rent a car, which is easy enough to ...

Head to Val di Noto if your idea of Sicily is a place that hasn’t quite caught up with time, where the old glory of the past quietly remains. In recent years, the success of the popular Italian TV ...

The baroque jewel of Sicily, Noto is often overlooked in favour of its neighbour Siracusa, or only considered as a day trip from the latter. Those who choose to stay overnight are rewarded with a calm ...