Noto Antica is the original location of the town until it was destroyed by the devastating earthquake of 1693. The city was finally abandoned and rebuilt about 14 km further down the hill, closer to the coast. You can see the ruins of the old churches, remains of the tower with the annexed prison (with graffiti from the prisoners), sanctuaries of the Greek period, tanneries of the Arab period and tombs of the late bronze age. There is an ancient trail that leads from the city down to the river Asinaro where you can see the caves used as tanneries.
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| Impressive walls of the fortified city - Porta Montagna (mountain gate) |
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| Cava Carosello |
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| ancient trail from the city to the valley of the river Asinaro |
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| Tombs of the late bronze age later transformed into housings and stables |
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| Caves that have been used as tanneries during the Arab period |
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| Tanneries of the Arab period |
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| to the old mill and tanneries |
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Friendly company on our way back up |
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