With an evening
flight back from Catania and the entire morning of the last day to kill, an
impromptu decision was taken to drive a little over an hour to visit the UNESCO heritage 3rd century B.C town of Noto. Noto is known for its baroque architecture, especially of its reconstructed cathedral.
Across the street from the cathedral is the Palazzo Ducezio, now the town hall, with its Hall of Mirrors.
The Church of San Francesco was built in the early 18th century and is considered one of the most important religious buildings in Noto.
The Church of Santa Chiara, also built in the early 18th century is an example of baroque architecture in Noto. The church was annexed to the monastery belonging to the Benedictine nuns and also provides a great vantage point from which to look out at the Noto Cathedral.
The Cathedral of San Nicola is a 17th century cathedral in the baroque style. Destroyed and reconstructed many times after earthquakes, it now has a much simpler white interior.
The Church of San Domenico is the most complete example of baroque design in Noto.
Teatro Tina di Lorenzo is a small 19th century theater named in honour of Italian stage and silent-film actress Tina Di Lorenzo. Tickets for entry are 3 euro and enough for a small diversion from the churches that otherwise dot Noto's cultural and religious landscape.
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