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Discover the medieval town of Naro on a guided tour. Visit the Church of San Francesco d'Assisi, the Church of Maria Santissima Annunziata, the Norman Cathedral, and the Chiaramonte Castle.

Highlights

• Discover the medieval town of Naro, built on a hill near the city of Agrigento
• Admire the Church of San Francesco d'Assisi, a UNESCO-protected heritage site
• Visit the Church of Maria Santissima Annunziata, a Jesuit college and church
• See the Norman Cathedral, built by the Normans on a pre-existing Arab mosque
• Explore the Chiaramonte Castle and enjoy a 360° panoramic view of the valley

Description

Discover the Sicilian town of Naro on a guided tour. Explore the town's historic center, see the Church of San Francesco d 'Assisi, and visit the Chiaramonte Castle. Learn about the town's history and legends. Start your tour at the Town Hall with a beautiful cloister and head towards one of the most beautiful churches in Naro, the Church of San Francesco d 'Assisi, an artistic heritage protected by UNESCO. This beautiful medieval religious building has been enriched over time by stuccoes and Baroque decorations and houses valuable works of art and a splendid eighteenth-century cloister of the Franciscan order with garden and fountain. Walk through the historic center of Naro and admire the characteristic alleys typical of Sicilian villages, the stairways, the medieval churches with stone facades, and elegant Baroque buildings with grotesque masks adorning the balconies. Continue by visiting the Church of Maria Santissima Annunziata, a Jesuit college that for more than a century has hosted a prestigious school with university courses. The church, built in the seventeenth century, preserves precious works from the old cathedral together with statues and decorations in the Baroque style. Head towards the slope that takes you to the highest point of the city where the castle stands, stopping along the way with a visit to the Norman Cathedral which still retains all its ancient charm despite only the perimeter walls remain standing. The ancient religious building, now deconsecrated, dates back to 1100 and was built by the Normans on a pre-existing Arab mosque. Continue the staircase to arrive at the symbolic place of Naro, the Chiaramonte Castle, declared a national monument. Built on the foundations of an Arab fort, it amazes with its perfect conservation over the centuries with the beautiful square tower 21 meters high. Visit the castle and enjoy a spectacular 360 ° panoramic view over the whole valley and the countryside with the vineyards. End your tour by discovering the legends of the castle, such as the one about the ghost of Madonna Giselda and the characteristic Museum of the clothes of the nineteenth-century nobles.

Includes

Private tour with licensed guide

Important Information

• Wear comfortable walking shoes as there will be a lot of walking on uneven surfaces. Check the weather forecast and dress appropriately. Bring a camera to capture the beautiful sights. Carry water to stay hydrated during the tour. The castle visit involves climbing stairs, so it may not be suitable for those with mobility issues.

Easy cancellation

Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund