Noto, Sicily, near the southeastern tip of the island, was founded in 488 BC by Greeks. In the early 18th century, nearly the entire town was rebuilt, following a devastating earthquake in 1693. The cathedral, churches, and many palazzos and civic buildings were rebuilt in Baroque style. Noto is now a UNESCO World Heritage site.
 The Porta Reale on Corso Vittorio Emanuele
 Corso Vittorio Emanuele
 Also called the Arch of Ferdinand II
Erected in 1838
 After passing through the arch, fountains and churches
in all their Baroque glory overwhelm.
First we find the Vecchio Fontana dell'Immacolata in front of
Chiesa San Franceso d'Assisi all'Immacolata
Built 1704 -- 1745
  Next,
Built 1748
 Then we see the bell towers and dome of the Cathedral
 Also known as Chiesa Madre di San Nicolo.
Completed in 1776.
Nice views from up here.    Palazzo Ducezio
Designed in 1746, completed 1830
Named for the founder of Noto, 488 BC
 Looking up Via Corrado Nicolaci toward Chiesa di Montevergine
Built 1695 -- 1697
 also called San Carlo Borromeo
Built 1730
 Built 1703 -- 1736
 Teatro Communale Vittorio Emanuele     All photos are copyright protected property of Brenda Pokorny unless otherwise noted.
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