Noto and Avola: two pearls of Syracuse between sea, art, culture and gastronomy

Noto is a town in the province of Syracuse known throughout the world especially because it is called the capital of Sicilian Baroque. The streets are dotted with several Baroque-style buildings, some of which are UNESCO heritage sites. The church of San Domenico, the fountain of Hercules, Palazzo Nicolaci are just some of the places of greatest interest, on which however the most important building stands out: the cathedral. It is a very large place of worship which is accessed by a wonderful staircase, a symbol of the city throughout the world. Avola is a town near Noto, which is also very famous and a place of mainly seaside tourism. Its economy is based on agriculture and craftsmanship with typical products such as wine, Nero d'Avola, the typical almond of the place called Pizzuta d'Avola and lemons. There is a long tradition, even pastry-making linked to these ingredients. Here the most important place of worship is the mother church dedicated to San Nicolò. A well-known natural place in Avola are the Cavagrande lakes, inserted in the context of the Cavagrande del Cassibile nature reserve.