Villa Romana del Tellaro (Roman Villa of Tellaro), Noto
The Villa Romana del Tellaro is a large, elaborate Roman villa dating from the late Roman Empire. It is also known (in English) as the villa of Caddeddi, the name of the locality. It is located south of Noto in the province of Syracuse, Sicily in southern Italy. The remains of the villa were found in 1971 beneath an old farm building dating from the 17th century. Treasure hunters had tried to remove and sell the mosaics illegally but they were intercepted. Eventually the farmhouse was bought to allow excavations and eventual opening to the public. The site is near the Tellaro river in a fertile agricultural area. In 2008, over thirty years after the start of excavations, it was opened to the public. ***PH***
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Sight Name: Villa Romana del Tellaro (Roman Villa of Tellaro)
Sight Location: Noto, Italy (See walking tours in Noto)
Sight Type: Attraction/Landmark
Sight Location: Noto, Italy (See walking tours in Noto)
Sight Type: Attraction/Landmark
Walking Tours in Noto, Italy
Create Your Own Walk in Noto
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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
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
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
Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 3.7 Km or 2.3 Miles