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Noto is the Baroque town, full stop — completely rebuilt after the 1693 earthquake in golden limestone that seems to glow at sunset. And, almost as an aside, home to some of the island's best granita.

Noto Cathedral with its baroque facade and golden dome against a blue sky.
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Caffè Sicilia in Noto: Is the Granita Worth It?

Price, wait times, opening hours, and whether Sicily's most famous granita really lives up to its Netflix hype – an honest verdict.

  • Noto
  • Caffè Sicilia
  • Granita
  • Sicilian Baroque
  • Val di Noto
Beautiful view of the historic Noto Cathedral in Sicily, showcasing its baroque architecture against a vibrant sky.
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Noto: the Baroque Town That Had to Rebuild Itself Twice

Why Noto Cathedral collapsed in 1996 and didn't reopen until 2007, what makes the wrought-iron balconies on Palazzo Nicolaci so distinctive, and how to reach Sicily's Baroque capital without a car.

  • Noto
  • Baroque
  • Val di Noto
  • Sicily