Tag: southeastern sicily

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Church of Santissimo Crocifisso - Noto, Sicily - Classical Façade in Piazza Mazzini

The imposing façade of the Church of Santissimo Crocifisso overlooking Piazza Mazzini in the upper historic quarter of Noto, Sicily.

Villa Comunale - Noto, Sicily - Shaded Walkway Beneath Mature Trees

A peaceful tree-lined walkway beneath a dense canopy of mature trees at the Villa Comunale in Noto, Sicily.

Noto - Sicily, Italy - Residential Hillside and Green Landscape

A panoramic view of Noto's residential outskirts, with hillside buildings, lush Mediterranean vegetation and a dramatic cloudy sky.

Villa Comunale - Noto, Sicily - Ornamental Street Lamp Among the Palms

An elegant wrought-iron street lamp framed by palm trees in the Villa Comunale public gardens of Noto, Sicily.

Historic Residence - Noto, Sicily - Blue Shutters and Iron Balconies

An elegant historic residence with blue-green shutters, wrought-iron balconies and decorative stonework in the Baroque centre of Noto, Sicily.

Church of Montevergini - Noto, Sicily - Historic Fountain and Monastery

A small stone fountain in front of the Church and former Monastery of Montevergini at the upper end of Via Nicolaci in Noto, Sicily.

Church of Montevergini - Noto, Sicily - Baroque Staircase from Via Nicolaci

Looking up the broad stone staircase towards the Church of Montevergini at the head of Via Nicolaci in Noto, Sicily.

Cathedral of San Nicolò - Noto, Sicily - Baroque Towers and Dome Above the Trees

The golden façade, twin towers and dome of the Cathedral of San Nicolò rising above leafy trees in the historic centre of Noto, Sicily.

Piazza Municipio - Noto, Sicily - Cathedral and Palazzo Ducezio

A wide view across Piazza Municipio in Noto, with the Baroque Cathedral of San Nicolò and elegant Palazzo Ducezio beneath a vivid Sicilian sky.

Church of San Francesco all'Immacolata - Noto, Sicily - Golden Baroque Façade

The elegant Baroque façade of the Church of San Francesco all'Immacolata, with its imposing entrance and adjoining historic buildings in Noto, Sicily.

Largo Landolina - Noto, Sicily - War Memorial Framed by Trees

The First World War memorial in tree-lined Largo Landolina, with historic Palazzo Landolina di Sant'Alfano forming an elegant backdrop in Noto, Sicily.

Church of San Carlo Borromeo - Noto, Sicily - Curving Baroque Façade

Looking upward at the richly sculpted Baroque façade of the Church of San Carlo Borromeo along Corso Vittorio Emanuele in Noto, Sicily.

Church of San Domenico - Noto, Sicily - Baroque Façade Behind the Garden

The ornate Baroque façade of the Church of San Domenico rising behind greenery and flowering plants in Noto, Sicily.

Garden Entrance - Modica, Sicily - A Hidden Courtyard beneath the Vines

A warmly illuminated entrance in historic Modica leads into a secluded courtyard filled with climbing vines, potted plants and colourful flowers.

Duomo di San Pietro - Modica, Sicily - Baroque Splendour after Sunset

The illuminated Duomo di San Pietro rises above its monumental staircase at dusk, with the statues of the Twelve Apostles leading toward its richly decorated façade.

Church of San Pietro - Modica, Sicily - Baroque Facade in the Evening Light

The ornate Baroque façade of the Church of San Pietro glows in the evening light, framed by a tall palm in the historic heart of Modica Bassa.

Corso Umberto I - Modica, Sicily - Evening Lights near San Pietro

Evening settles over Corso Umberto I near the Church of San Pietro, as streetlights and decorative illuminations begin to glow among the historic buildings of Modica Bassa.

Historic Church - Modica, Sicily - Baroque Stonework beneath the Rocky Hills

An ornate historic church rises from the streets of Modica Bassa, its sculpted stone façade framed by old buildings, palms and the rocky Sicilian hillside.

Baroque Portal - Modica, Sicily - An Ornate Entrance on Corso Umberto I

An illuminated Baroque stone portal marks the entrance to a historic noble palazzo on Corso Umberto I in the heart of Modica.

Church of San Pietro - Modica, Sicily - Apostles beneath the Baroque Facade

Statues of the Apostles rise along the monumental staircase before the richly decorated Baroque façade of the Church of San Pietro in Modica.

Baroque Balcony - Modica, Sicily - Faces Carved beneath the Stone

Expressive carved faces, scrolling stonework and wrought-iron railings transform a historic balcony in Modica into an elaborate example of Sicilian Baroque decoration.

Corso Umberto I - Modica, Sicily - Historic Palazzi beneath the Rocky Hills

Historic palazzi line busy Corso Umberto I through Modica Bassa, with the steep rocky hillside rising beyond the elegant façades.

Piazza Matteotti - Modica, Sicily - Historic Facades beneath the Rocky Hillside

Historic buildings, palms and café terraces frame Piazza Matteotti in Modica Bassa, with the rugged limestone hillside rising dramatically behind the old town.

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