Sicilian Baroque Tour from Catania

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1. Baroque city of the Val di Noto, It is a city of Neolithic origin, capital of an ancient and powerful county, which boasts a rich repertoire of gastronomic specialties, as well as a great artistic and cultural heritage. Today it is known above all for the production of the typical Aztec-derived chocolate. Travelers will have 1 hour's break to fully enjoy its beauty!

   2 h

2. Ragusa Ibla is the ancient historical center of the city of Ragusa. It is famous all over the world for over fifty churches and numerous palaces, testimony of the highest expression of Baroque in Sicily. Located on a hill, the small village of Ibla dominates the surrounding valley, with its huts and narrow streets on which the majestic Cathedral of San Giorgio reigns, the highest expression of the Hyblean baroque. Ragusa ibla has become in recent years one of the most important tourist attractions in Sicily. In 2002 the city was included among the UNESCO Baroque sites of the Val di Noto.

   1 h

3. Noto is considered the capital of Sicilian Baroque and is part of the UNESCO sites of the Val di Noto. Rebuilt after the earthquake of 1693, it captivates visitors with its elegant palaces, monumental churches and the splendid Cathedral of San Nicolò. Walking along Corso Vittorio Emanuele you can admire extraordinary examples of Baroque architecture, made of the characteristic golden stone that at sunset gives the city a unique atmosphere.

   1 min

Cancellation

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.

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How it compares in Catania

• Its from-price is 43% below the median of the 133 day trips we list in Catania.
• Its length is typical for the group.
• By number of reviews it ranks 69 of 133.
• The operator lists free cancellation on it.

About Catania

Catania, on Sicily's east coast, is a black lava-stone city beneath Mount Etna, with a noisy fish market, Baroque squares and a long seafront.

Catania lies at the foot of Mount Etna, the active volcano whose lava reached the city in 1669, and an earthquake in 1693 flattened it. Rebuilt in the eighteenth century in the Baroque style, it uses black lava stone for walls and paving, set against white limestone. The Piazza del Duomo has an elephant of lava stone carrying an obelisk, the cathedral of Sant'Agata, and a fountain.

Top-ranked sights in Catania: Piazza Duomo, Via Crociferi (Via dei Crociferi) , Gambino Winery (Vini Gambino).

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