Palazzo Nicolaci was built in 1737 as a private noble house. At the beginning it belonged to the Nicolaci family, then it was partially sold to the government of Noto. Today, a part of this wing hosts the public library with thousands of volumes, and among them Spanish and Latin manuscripts. The Baroque building has about 90 rooms; outside, the facade is decorated with lavish balconies with curvy wrought iron balustrades, decorated with statues of mermaids, sphinxes and winged horses.
At the main entrance, there is an old ramp with eight steps at its end. The tour within the palace is on a single floor. There are maps and leaflets, both in English and Italian.
Useful Information
Address: Via Corrado Nicolaci, Noto (SR)
Contact details: Ditta Arato Corrado +39 338 7427022; +39 3201132936. E-mail: neas.arato@tiscali.it
Visit times: The Palace is open every day, from 10.00am to 01.00pm and from 03.00pm to 05.30pm. Furthermore, it is possible to book a guided tour beyond the timetable.
Ticket cost: 4€. Reduced price for groups of 25 people: 2€