Statue of San Corrado, Noto
The Statue of San Corrado is a remarkable bronze sculpture portraying Saint Conrad of Piacenza, the revered patron saint of Noto. Saint Conrad, also known as Corrado Confalonieri, was born in the year 1290. He passed away while deep in prayer, kneeling before a crucifix, on February 19, 1351, in Netum, which is present-day Noto Antica.
In a significant event that took place on June 2, 1625, Saint Conrad was canonized by Cardinal Odoardo Farnese in a solemn ceremony. To honor this beloved patron saint, a bronze statue was erected in his likeness in 1955. The statue portrays Saint Conrad of Piacenza blessing the faithful and stands approximately 2 meters tall. It is mounted on a sturdy marble base. The artist behind this magnificent sculpture is Mario Ferretti, a Tuscan sculptor.
The terrace where the statue stands overlooks the Cozzo Marotta Hill and offers a captivating panoramic view. Atop the hill's ridge, you can also observe visible rock tombs and the remnants of the ancient Necropolis of Ancient Noto.
In a significant event that took place on June 2, 1625, Saint Conrad was canonized by Cardinal Odoardo Farnese in a solemn ceremony. To honor this beloved patron saint, a bronze statue was erected in his likeness in 1955. The statue portrays Saint Conrad of Piacenza blessing the faithful and stands approximately 2 meters tall. It is mounted on a sturdy marble base. The artist behind this magnificent sculpture is Mario Ferretti, a Tuscan sculptor.
The terrace where the statue stands overlooks the Cozzo Marotta Hill and offers a captivating panoramic view. Atop the hill's ridge, you can also observe visible rock tombs and the remnants of the ancient Necropolis of Ancient Noto.
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Sight Name: Statue of San Corrado
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
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Walking Tours in Noto, Italy
Create Your Own Walk in Noto
Creating your own self-guided walk in Noto is easy and fun. Choose the city attractions that you want to see and a walk route map will be created just for you. You can even set your hotel as the start point of the walk.
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