La Collina della Memoria (The Memory Hill), Noto
The Memory Hill serves as the poignant repository of history, housing a vast collection of tombs that have been meticulously excavated from the rocky cliffs overlooking the Cava del Salitello. This site, known to archaeologists as the "Northern Necropolis," stands as a testament to the enduring passage of time and the complex history of ancient Noto, spanning over three millennia, from prehistory to the Middle Ages.
The tombs found within the Memory Hill represent various historical periods, offering a compelling glimpse into the multifaceted history of ancient Noto.
The tombs found within the Memory Hill represent various historical periods, offering a compelling glimpse into the multifaceted history of ancient Noto.
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Sight Name: La Collina della Memoria (The Memory Hill)
Sight Location: Noto, Italy (See walking tours in Noto)
Sight Type: Attraction/Landmark
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Sight Location: Noto, Italy (See walking tours in Noto)
Sight Type: Attraction/Landmark
Guide(s) Containing This Sight:
Walking Tours in Noto, Italy
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Noto Introduction Walking Tour
Perched high on a plateau with a panoramic view of the Asinaro Valley, in the shadow of Mount Alveria, the city of Noto is renowned as the Baroque capital of Sicily.
The name "Noto" finds its roots in the ancient Greek word "Neaton," which is likely translated to "south". Later, it was Romanized as "Netum." The Romans granted this territory to Hiero II... view more
Tour Duration: 1 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 0.9 Km or 0.6 Miles
The name "Noto" finds its roots in the ancient Greek word "Neaton," which is likely translated to "south". Later, it was Romanized as "Netum." The Romans granted this territory to Hiero II... view more
Tour Duration: 1 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 0.9 Km or 0.6 Miles
Archaeological Park of Ancient Noto Tour
The Archaeological Park of Ancient Noto encompasses several archaeological areas that broadly include Ancient Noto (Noto Antica) in the south and Necropolis in the North. The former area, especially on the side of of the Mountain Gate (Porta della Montagna), an imposing structure serving as an entrance to this historical city, is bounded by the imposing 16th-century walls that withstood... view more
Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 3.7 Km or 2.3 Miles
Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 3.7 Km or 2.3 Miles