Sights in Noto
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San Nicoló Cathedral
Pride of place in Noto goes to the recently renovated San Nicoló Cathedral, which stands centre stage in Noto's most graceful square, the Piazza Municipio. Following its dome's collapse and subsequent restructuring, the cathedral was scrubbed of centuries of dust and dirt and is now once again gleaming in its peachy glow. The June 2007 re-opening was a major event in town, with the inhabitants keen to see the cathedral looking brand-new.
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Chiesa del Santissimo Salvatore
In the opposite, easterly direction, towards the grand Porta Reale is the Chiesa del Santissimo Salvatore with its adjoining nunnery, which was reserved for the daughters of local nobility. The interior is the most impressive in Noto, but it is unfortunately closed to the public. The fountain suspended on a wall next to it remained after Noto's streets were lowered in 1840 to facilitate the movement of carriages.
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Palazzo Villadorata
In the Palazzo Villadorata, the wrought-iron balconies are supported by a swirling pantomime of grotesque figures. Although empty of furnishings, the richly brocaded walls and frescoed ceilings of the palazzo give an idea of the sumptuous lifestyle of Sicilian nobles, as brought to life in the Giuseppe Tomasi di Lampedusa novel Il Gattopardo (The Leopard).
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Palazzo Ducezio
The cathedral is surrounded on all sides by elegant town houses such as Palazzo Ducezio and Palazzo Landolina, once home to Noto's oldest noble family.
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Chiesa di San Carlo al Corso
For sweeping rooftop views of Noto’s baroque splendour, climb the campanile (bell tower) at Chiesa di San Carlo al Corso.
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Chiesa di Santa Chiara
For sweeping rooftop views of Noto’s baroque splendour, climb the campanile (bell tower) at Chiesa di Santa Chiara.
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Teatro Comunale
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Chiesa di San Domenico
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