Corso Vittorio Emanuele III (Vittorio Emanuele III Street), Noto

Corso Vittorio Emanuele III (Vittorio Emanuele III Street), Noto (must see)

Vittorio Emanuele III Street is one of the main thoroughfares in Noto. This picturesque street is renowned for its stunning Baroque architecture and is considered one of the most beautiful streets in Sicily. Vittorio Emanuele III street runs through the heart of Noto, connecting several prominent landmarks and serving as a focal point for both locals and visitors.

Lined with elegant palaces, churches, and historic buildings, Vittorio Emanuele III street showcases the town's architectural splendor. Many of these structures were meticulously rebuilt in the Baroque style following the devastating earthquake of 1693 that destroyed much of the original town. Some notable landmarks along the way include the stunning Noto Cathedral, the Church of San Domenico, and the Palazzo Ducezio, which houses the town hall and a museum.

In addition to its architectural treasures, Vittorio Emanuele III street is a lively and vibrant street, often bustling with locals and tourists alike. Cafés, restaurants, shops, and boutiques line the street, offering opportunities to savor traditional Sicilian cuisine and shop for local products and souvenirs.

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Corso Vittorio Emanuele III (Vittorio Emanuele III Street) on Map

Sight Name: Corso Vittorio Emanuele III (Vittorio Emanuele III Street)
Sight Location: Noto, Italy (See walking tours in Noto)
Sight Type: Attraction/Landmark
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Walking Tours in Noto, Italy

Create Your Own Walk in Noto

Create Your Own Walk in Noto

Creating your own self-guided walk in Noto is easy and fun. Choose the city attractions that you want to see and a walk route map will be created just for you. You can even set your hotel as the start point of the walk.
Noto Introduction Walking Tour

Noto Introduction Walking Tour

Perched high on a plateau with a panoramic view of the Asinaro Valley, in the shadow of Mount Alveria, the city of Noto is renowned as the Baroque capital of Sicily.

The name "Noto" finds its roots in the ancient Greek word "Neaton," which is likely translated to "south". Later, it was Romanized as "Netum." The Romans granted this territory to Hiero II...  view more

Tour Duration: 1 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 0.9 Km or 0.6 Miles
Archaeological Park of Ancient Noto Tour

Archaeological Park of Ancient Noto Tour

The Archaeological Park of Ancient Noto encompasses several archaeological areas that broadly include Ancient Noto (Noto Antica) in the south and Necropolis in the North. The former area, especially on the side of of the Mountain Gate (Porta della Montagna), an imposing structure serving as an entrance to this historical city, is bounded by the imposing 16th-century walls that withstood...  view more

Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 3.7 Km or 2.3 Miles