Castelluccio of Noto is an archaeological site of the Sicily.
To know
This archaeological site dated between the 19th and 15th centuries BC. it is important because it gave its name to Culture of Castelluccio widespread in many prehistoric sites of the Southeastern Sicily.
Background
The site was discovered and studied by the archaeologist Paolo Orsi whose discoveries of artifacts and jewels are now preserved at the Archaeological Museum of Syracuse.
How to get
By plane
The nearest airports are:
- 1 Catania airport (Catania Fontanarossa Airport "Vincenzo Bellini". IATA: CTA), Via Fontanarossa, 20, Fontanarossa, ☎ 39 0957239111.
00:00-24:00. Airport for national and international flights. 
- 2 Comiso Airport (Pio La Torre Airport), ☎ 39 0932 961467, @[email protected]. Airport opened in 2007. Mainly operates seasonal and charter flights.
00:00-24:00. Airport for national and international flights.
By car
The site can only be reached by car. From Palazzolo Acreide take the 
towards Rigolizia and then take the junction for Castelluccio along the 
. From Known after the locality Testa dell'Acqua, turn at the same junction (but from the opposite direction) towards Castelluccio along the .
Permits / Rates
The site is free to use. However, some areas may be closed by a fence as an object of archaeological excavation (albeit abandoned).
How to get around
Castelluccio di Noto: full screen map.Leave the car on the side of the road in the first clearing and continue exclusively on foot.
What see
The site is not easily legible due to the conformation of the terrain, the smallness of the traces and the presence of high vegetation. There are remains of ancient prehistoric houses, the traces of a medieval castle
- 1 Necropolis. It is located on a slope of Cava della Signora not far from the site itself.
- 2 Tomb of the prince. It is one of the most prominent tombs of the site, it was excavated by Paolo Orsi and had the typical closing door with spiral motifs representing the sexual act. One of the doors is now visible at the Archaeological Museum of Syracuse.
- 3 Cave of the Saints. This cave (unfortunately closed by a gate) is from the Byzantine era and inside there are splendid frescoes dating back to between the eighth and fifteenth centuries.
- 4 Heroon.
What to do
The site is suitable for a naturalistic excursion as well as for admiring the sunset.
Shopping
There is no activity nearby.
Where to eat
There is no activity nearby.
Where stay
Contact the neighboring municipalities, Noto and Palazzolo Acreide.
Safety
The site is particularly isolated.
How to keep in touch
Telephony
The telephone signal is good.
Around
Other projects
Wikipedia contains an entry concerning Castelluccio of Noto
Commons contains images or other files on Castelluccio of Noto
