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What you will visit:
Noto:
This baroque jewel in the southeastern part of Sicily is studded with so many ancient buildings it is affectionately known as a "stone garden." Noto was destroyed by an earthquake in 1693 and rebuilt on a grid plan over the course of the early 18th century. Now a UNESCO World Heritage Site, its gorgeous palaces and churches of locally sourced white and rose-colored limestone stand regally on terraces connected by flights of steps. Its major buildings are located in three groups along the grand main street, Corso Vittorio Emanuele, and start at the magnificent Porta Reale, a commemorative arch erected in 1838.

What you will see along the way:
This tour starts with a scenic drive through the charming villages and flowering almond groves on your way to picturesque Noto. The walking tour will guide you down the main street, known as Corso Vittorio Emanuele, past impressive palaces and churches, like Palazzo Ducezio, the Archbishop's Palace, the Landolina Palace, the Church of San Salvatore and Villadorata Palace.

Photo Opportunity:
The imposing gate Porta Reale leads to Noto's main street, where most of the important monuments can be seen. The sparkling dome of the Cathedral di San Nicolo was restored to splendor after its collapse following a 1996 thunderstorm and makes for a lovely photograp