Noto Walking Tour
Noto, Italy
Why Walk Noto
Noto was rebuilt from scratch after the 1693 earthquake that destroyed much of southeastern Sicily. The result is one of the most unified baroque townscapes in Europe, with churches, palaces, and public buildings all carved from a warm golden limestone that glows at sunset. The Corso Vittorio Emanuele, the main street, is a continuous parade of baroque facades, and the entire town is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Free Noto Walking Tour with Roamee Pro
Roamee Pro offers a free Noto walking tour with audio narration. Explore Corso Vittorio Emanuele, Cathedral of San Nicolo, Palazzo Nicolaci di Villadorata, plus hidden gems like Infiorata di Noto and Calamosche Beach, without booking a group tour.
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Must-See Stops in Noto
- •Corso Vittorio Emanuele — the main street lined with baroque churches and palaces in golden stone
- •Cathedral of San Nicolo — a baroque cathedral rebuilt after a dome collapse in 1996, with a monumental staircase
- •Palazzo Nicolaci di Villadorata — an 18th-century palace with fantastical carved balcony supports
- •Church of Santa Chiara — an oval baroque church with a terrace offering views over the town and valley
Hidden Gems in Noto
- •Infiorata di Noto — an annual flower festival in May where Via Nicolaci is carpeted with elaborate floral mosaics
- •Calamosche Beach — a sheltered cove in the nearby Vendicari Nature Reserve, considered one of Sicily's finest beaches
Walking Tip
Noto is built on a slope — the Corso runs east to west along the contour, with churches and palaces stepping up and down from it.
Best Time to Visit
March through June and September through November. May brings the Infiorata flower festival. Summer is very hot.
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