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Noto is a small jewel perched on an altiplano covered by orange trees: the capital of the Sicilian baroque style. Built in the early 18th century exploiting and enhancing the natural gradients of Mt Meti, it is an urban center of endless charm and was proclaimed a world heritage site by UNESCO in 2002; as such Noto weddings are an incredible opportunity to discover the beauty and the warmth of Sicily. Several Sicilian architects participated in its design and the work of Paolo Labisi, Vincenzo Sinatra and Rosario Gagliardi created an incredibly spectacular and harmonious urban complex, where majestic buildings in local limestone, which over the years has developed a magnificent gilded and pink patina, alternate with many churches in a decorative triumph of friezes, capitals, volute, puttos and masks. Porta Reale, the church of San Francesco all'lmmacolata, Palazzo Ducezio, the basilica of the SS. Salvatore and the churchm of Santa Chiara are merely some of the attractions in a town where there is a treasure around every corner.
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Rising above the whole the Noto most famous monument: the 18th century Cathedral (Cattedrale di San Nicolo), the facade of which towers high on a majestic triple flight of steps. The Cathedral has just been restored back to its original beauty after that in March 1996 the cupola unfortunately collapsed, seriously damaging the nave. And just a few miles away the wonderful Sicilian ocean and in particular the Natural Reserve of Vendicari: flamingos, cormorant, stork, and many others birds find here their natural habit. The beauty of this spot of Sicily will capture and enchant you and will make your Big Day unique! Civil weddings in Noto are celebrated in the stunning historical Palazzo Ducezio, a magic setting for getting married in Noto. Palazzo Ducezio was built in 1760 and it represents a fantastic example of Sicilian baroque architecture.
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Sala degli Specchi (Hall of Mirrors) is the Noto wedding hall. It is a superb octagonal hall rich of stuccos and gold from Luigi XY style adorned with sumptuous mirrors. It contains also a few beautiful paintings; the most famous one is ascribed to Antonino Mazza and it presents an allegory of Ducezio, king of Sicily. A wedding ceremony in Sala degli Specchi will bring you in a different époque; a time of elegance and romance, a perfect setting for your wedding in Sicily. Weddings in Noto are the perfect choice for architecture lovers and couples that wish to discover true Sicily.
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