2. Index  Tourist Attractions Tourist Attractions  The Ancient Noto The Ancient Noto  Noto in Spring Noto in Spring  Noto in Summer Noto in Summer  The Main Monuments in Noto The Main Monuments in Noto  Other Monuments Other Monuments  Noto Surroundings: Marzamemi Noto Surroundings: Marzamemi  Noto Surroundings: Siracusa Noto Surroundings: Siracusa  Natural Areas Near Noto Natural Areas Near Noto  Natural Areas in the South East of Sicily Natural Areas in the South East of Sicily  Cultural events in Noto Cultural events in Noto

3. Tourist Attractions The town of Noto is one of the 'pearls' of culture in the province of Syracuse. It enjoys a large influx of tourists especially in seasons like summer and spring. Panoramic View Baroque Balcony

4. The Ancient Noto Another important tourist destination, especially for excursions immersed in nature, are the remains of Noto Antica, a huge cultural and natural heritage at only 10 Km from Noto. The remains of the ancient Noto

5. Noto in Spring The third Sunday of May, Nicolaci street becomes a charming carpet of flowers. This is the «Infiorata», a happening which repeats every year since 1980 and is a welcome to spring. Young people start to draw on the ground, subjects having a common theme which changes every year according to the country chosen for the twinning with the town of Noto. On Friday evening, people start to fill every space with petals of different colours and other natural materials. On Saturday morning everyone can admire it. As time goes by the «Infiorata» has become a more and more important happening always appreciated by tourists. The carpet of flowers along Nicolaci Street

6. Noto in Summer In summer, besides the city of art, you can visit the many natural seaside resorts that are close by, such as: Lido di Noto, Calabernardo, Eloro, Vendicari natural reserve, the ponds of Cava Grande, Marzamemi, Portopalo or Noto Antica and the mosaics of the “Villa del Tellaro”. Nature reserve of Vendicari Lido di Noto in summer

7. The Main Monument in Noto The city is rich in monuments in Baroque style. Of the most beautiful monuments include the Cathedral of S. Nicolò, the theatre, the Town Hall, which is located in front of the Cathedral, the Church of St Domenico, the Church of Santa Chiara and the numerous palaces. S. Nicolò CathedralThe TheatreThe Town Hall

8. Other monuments In addition to the afore mentioned monuments, other tourist destinations are: the Church of the Immaculate Conception which meets immediately after the Royal Gate, the Church of the Holy Saviour which is located near the Cathedral, the Church of S. Carlo from whose Bell Tower you can enjoy a wonderful view. S. Francis Church Holy Saviour Basilica S.Charles Church S.S. Crocifisso Church

9. Noto Surroundings: Marzamemi Marzamemi is one of worldly attractions for tourists, who entertain themselves among the many pubs or discos outdoors and may attend numerous artistic events. Marzamemi at night

10. Just 30 Km from Noto is Siracusa, famous Greek town, rich in monuments such as: the Greek Theatre, the Roman Amphitheater, the Latomie dei Cappuccini, the ear of Dionysius, the grotta dei Cordari and the catacombs of Saint Lucia. The most important Church of the city is the Duomo, built on an ancient temple. Archimede SquareSiracusa Duomo Noto Surroundings: Siracusa

11. Natural Areas near Noto Around Noto, there are many green areas, where tourists who want to 'dive' into nature and enjoy a day outdoors can make excursions. Among the most important in the area of Noto, we find: I Laghetti di Cava Grande, Pantalica, the Ciane nature reserve. Laghetti di Cava Grande del Cassibile I laghetti di Pantalica

12. Natural Areas far from Noto In Sicily, there is one of the most important European volcanoes: Etna. Other sights are the Alcantara Gorges and the town of Taormina which is only a few kilometres from there. Etna EruptionAlcantara Gorges

13. Cultural events in Noto Noto is also Known for its cultural events such as: «Volalibro», «OltreNoto», 'The Festival of Flowers', “Documentaria”, ‘Noto in Sali... ta', 'organized to entertain both citizens and tourists. A very much felt tradition in Noto is the feast of St. Corrado, the Patron Saint of the city, which attracts both tourists and faithful twice a year: on 19 February and the last Sunday in August. The Silver urn of the Saint is carried in procession through the streets of the city to make it then return to the Cathedral with a spectacular ceremony. Lealflet of Volalibro 2014 San Corrado Feast Leaflet of OltreNoto