Noto Hotels - Sicily
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A piazza bordered by supremely elegant palazzi built in a warm-colored stone of soft pink and golden yellow hues. An imposing flight of steps leading up to a majestic cathedral. Any number of incredibly ornate façades, typical of the Baroque period. This is Noto, Sicilian town in the province of Siracusa, declared Cultural Patrimony of Humanity by UNESCO, in recognition of its immense beauty.
The origins of the town, once known as Neas, go back to long before the Greeks and Romans arrived here, and centuries before the Arabs gave it the name of Noto. What is certain is that in 1693, the town fell victim to a devastating earthquake which completely destroyed the whole urban center. Strangely enough, this tragic episode proved to be Noto's greatest fortune - leading to the representative of the Spanish Viceroy, the Duke of Camastra, deciding to completely rebuild the town in grandiose Baroque style.
The local stone used to build the churches and palazzi, of a quite unique pink color with a distinctly golden glow has added to the uniqueness of this Sicilian town. Rosario Gagliardi was the architect responsible for many of Noto's most highly-appraised edifices, including the Churches of Santa Chiara and San Domenico; buildings which, alongside the cathedral, Palazzo Vescovile, Palazzo Ducezio and Palazzo Landolina, face on to the town's main piazza.
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Noto Hotel Collection.
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Algilà Ortigia
4 stars
- Siracusa (Siracusa)
Via Vittorio Veneto, 93
The Algilà Ortigia Charme Hotel is one of very few hotels located on the islet of Ortigia. Ortigia, declared world heritage site by UNESCO, is linked to the mainland of Sicily and the old city...
Caol Ishka Hotel
4 stars
- Siracusa (Siracusa)
Via Elorina Contrada Pantanelli
Hotel Caol Ishka, a typical Sicilian farmhouse, is situated on the banks of the Anapo river, just 2kms from Ortigia, the historic heart of Siracusa. The farmhouse and outbuildings have only...
Hotel Cavalieri
4 stars
- Siracusa (Siracusa)
Via Malta, 42
Part boutique hotel, part design hotel, part period residence: Sircausa's Hotel Cavalieri is one of the city's most stylish properties. Situated directly opposite the island of Ortigia, the ancient...
Locanda Don Serafino
4 stars
- Ragusa (Ragusa)
Via XI Febbraio, 15
The hotel Locanda Don Serafino is situated in Ibla, the picturesque historic center of Ragusa, recently included in the Unesco's World Heritage list. The perfectly restored building dates back to...
Hotel Villamare
3 stars
- Fontane Bianche (Siracusa)
Via dei Lidi, 487
The ideal choice for those wanting to enjoy a relaxing holiday by the sea, Hotel Villamare lies just a few meters away from the water's edge in the popular seaside town of Fontane Bianche, 16kms...
Villadorata
Guest Houses
- Noto (Siracusa)
Via Nicolaci
Seven Rooms Villadorata is a charming guest house situated within Palazzo Nicolaci, stunning period edifice in the heart of the historic center of Noto. The palazzo, one time residence of the...
Monteluce Country House
Seaside Residences
- Noto (Siracusa)
c.da Vaddeddi - zona Riserva Naturale Vendicari
Monteluce is a fabulous Mediterranean country house hotel immersed in a landscape abundant in century old olive groves and lemon trees, just 2kms away from the fascinating nature reserve of...
