Neighbourhood · UNESCO
Ortygia
Syracuse, Italy
Syracuse's island old town, a maze of baroque lanes and seafront promenades.
Church, mosque or temple · Italy · Sicily
Noto Cathedral
The centrepiece of Noto's honey-coloured baroque town.
UNESCO World Heritage about 1.5 h
For storytellers
Why Noto Cathedral matters
Noto was rebuilt in baroque style after an earthquake in 1693. The cathedral's stairs are a social place in the evening. Stroll the main street with its palaces and balconies. Walk the main street at sunset, when the golden stone glows and the town is at its best.
Talking points
- Rebuilt after 1693 earthquake.
- Famous balconies with carved figures.
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