Follow the old carriage road that once linked the city of Noto with the Marina and the Hotel Ferla rises before you like a magnificent scene from Baroque times. On the edge of the historical centre, in the old area of “Porta Vecchia” the “Old Gate,” the modern structure of the hotel is set amongst the olive and orange-blossom gardens. It’s excellent location means it’s easy to reach the centre, where you will find yourself amongst Noto’s sacred stones and Arab-like narrow streets and spacious piazzas. In a riot of corbels and shutters, wise old teachers’ mouldings, and unique sculptures from mysterious craftsmen. Noto can boast historical stratifications and an extraordinary culture, the fruit of being invaded by many different people: from the foundation such as Siculi to the following presence of the Greeks, Romans, Byzantines, Muslims, Normans and the Angevins. Each point in history left an artistic and cultural print [...]