Noto and Noto Antiqua

 This trip took us to Noto and then to Old Noto up in the hills. This old town was destroyed in 1693 by an earthquake which killed around 1000 people and left the site abandoned. They built the new town down in the valley below. It is now known as the loveliest Baroque city in Sicily.
The buildings and churches are very ornate with balconies everywhere and fine stone work. The interior of many of the churches are quite plain compared to the exteriors.
The old town and the walk down the gorge is a must. The cave dwellings and mill workings down at river level are extensive and amazing. 
The only downside to the day was that Graham's truck was robbed of his tool kit and chairs while we were walking.