INTRODUCTION

Noto is "a living book". It is a stone garden, on every corner of which capitals, baroque friezes, churches and noble palaces will be found. There are cities and countries exist which, by their names, recall the purity and the harmony of art. Noto, is one of them; with its architectural and cultural beauties, it arouses in the visitors the greatest idea of what the men of talent created in this temple of live stones.

The city, honoured recently by UNESCO with the title of "cultural patrimony of humanity", represents the emblem of wealth and luxury in the Baroque age in Sicily. Palaces of yellowish stone to the tourists, so similar to the colour of the flesh, and unexpected treasures, scattered in the territory, containing stories of ancient civilizations are offered.

Scattered like valuables in a vast territory, sanctuaries and ruins of ancient cities such as Eloro, Ancient Noto can be found. Wonderful beaches and the Oasis of Vendicari, a natural reserve, a mild climate, mountain paths, ancient villages, castles, caves, churches and convents are wonders without equal, in Noto.

It is a suggestion difficult to forget, when from the top of its bell towers or from above a palace, the city and the valley, licked up by the sea, can be admired.

Be amazed by the art, the culture, the traditions, the sea and the sun of the most beautiful city of Sicily.

The Mayor
Lawyer Corrado Valvo
Translated by Corrado Leanti

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Pages by Gaetano Gangi and Mario Zuppardo were opportunely taken from Guida per godere Noto a passeggio con Gaetano Gangi, published by Mario Zuppardo and printed by the Flaccavento publishing house.