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Baroque Noto
Church of San Francesco , is accessed via a grand staircase with three flights, the interior, a nave, is decorated with fine stucco and numerous. Church of Santa Chiara , oval, is accompanied by 12 columns and enriched by gilded stucco. Basilica of SS. Savior , resting on a large church square, the time has finely decorated with prized paintings. The Cathedral ( St Nicholas ) stands on top of an imposing staircase. Columns and statues enrich its prospectus, the interior has a Latin cross, is divided into three naves and houses the silver urn containing the body of San Corrado Confalonieri. Church of San Carlo (or College), whose elevation concave has three rows of Doric columns in the three styles, Ionic and Corinthian, contains an altar of wonderful paintings and precious marbles. Church of San Domenico , one of the most beautiful baroque of Noto and Sicily, the statement convex, internally structured elongated Greek cross.
The buildings Ducezio Palace (1746), the town hall is a triumph of arches, pilasters and half columns. Inside stands an elegant salon-style Louis XV, whose frescoed vault plays Ducezio who founded the ancient city. Landolina Palace , built in 1730 by the Marquis of Sant'Alfano, Francis Landolina, has hosted several times the King of the Kingdom of Ferdinand II of Bourbon Two Sicilies. Nicolaci Palace (1737) Principles of Villadorata, overlooking the street named in his series of balconies made unique by the majestic cleverly carved corbels depicting cherubs, lions, winged horses, etc.. Inside has 90 rooms among which is the "Salone delle Feste" from the ceiling painted with mythological scenes. Palazzo Di Lorenzo , the Marquis of Castelluccio, consisting of about 100 rooms some of them frescoed. Smart Building , balconies and railings bellied representative of the style. Impellizzeri Palace , built in the second half of the 700, has about 60 rooms. Trigona Palace of the Marquis of Canicarao has some rooms painted with biblical scenes. Vittorio Emanuele Theatre , built in the second half of the 800, shows the external architecture enriched with harps, violas, trumpets and so on.
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The old town of Noto is an example of the Baroque by the unique beauty. In 2002, the city was listed as a UNESCO World Heritage sites, exclusively reserved for places of exceptional cultural importance, and recognized " World Heritage ". The reconstruction of the entire city, the day after the disastrous earthquake of 1693 , has made possible the creation of the vast architectural jewel that travelers from all over the world can now see. The path that best allows you to enjoy the visit of the civil and religious buildings of the most representative baroque of Noto starts from the Royal Gate, the entrance to the city. Walking along Corso Vittorio Emanuele to Piazza XVI Maggio, in fact, occur at the sight scenarios truly unique and you can visit most of the churches and palaces of rare splendor. Nicolaci Street, home of the well known " Flower Festival in Noto , "offers the most beautiful view of the balconies. Via Cavour, parallel to Corso Vitt. Emmanuel, offers other wonderful buildings from the splendid Baroque-style architecture.
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