Casa AuriSPA',
a visionary urban redevelopment project transforms a convent in baroque Noto into a charming oasis for new travelers
The convent
Aurispa 143, an ancient convent in the historic center of Noto that interior designer Samuele Mazza has brought back to life thanks to a skilful redevelopment project that has managed to combine a contemporary living model with the style and atmosphere of the Val di Noto.
NOT INCLUDED: FINAL CLEANING (€30), SHEETS and TOWELS (€5+5 per person) TO BE PAID CASH TO THE CLEANING STAFF AT CHECK-IN.
The property is managed by SicilyMyHome by Gradanti Tiziana.
CIR: 19089013C221711
Its uniqueness is expressed in the Sicilian majolica that covers the splendid fountains of the internal courtyards, in the green colors of the beautiful Sicilian vases and in the lush plants that are enhanced by the south-eastern Sicilian sun.
The structure has been enhanced in all its spaces and furnished with style, extreme attention to detail, elegance, linearity enlivened by the paintings of the artist Sergio Fiorentino, an icon of local art.
The project has created an exclusive complex of apartments, each with its own privacy, a swimming pool with hydromassage, wellness room and Arab courtyards exclusively for guests.
You will feel truly special in enjoying a refined stay in Sicily in full relaxation enjoying all the comforts of an intimate and exclusive resort in the center of the city
auriSPA house
The intense Sicilian brightness and the warm tones of the materials are the common thread of this apartment which boasts a strategic position as it overlooks the wonderful courtyard where a fountain covered in papyrus colors the atmosphere of the place green.
The furniture is the perfect combination between a simple and refined design and the functionality of a contemporary home. The two-room apartment is ideal for 4 people, and is composed of a private entrance, a living area with a double sofa bed, a table for enjoying breakfast and romantic dinners, a well-equipped kitchen, 1 double bedroom, 2 bathrooms, one of which is suite, air conditioning, flat screen TV, wifi,
The swimming pool is located right next to the apartment so you can enjoy it comfortably together with the wellness room.
The property is managed by SicilyMyHome by Gradanti Tiziana.
the context
A few meters from the structure, the historic center with bars, restaurants, ice cream parlors and supermarkets.
The advice is to walk around discovering the baroque streets and alleys of the city which offer an enchanting backdrop. There are many attractions that Noto offers you: Palazzo Ducezio, the Church of S.s. Salvatore, Villa D'Ercole... Lose yourself among these wonders..
It is the most beautiful way to discover and experience this enchanting city!
A few km away are the beautiful beaches of Noto Marina, Marzamemi, San Lorenzo and the Vendicari Reserve.
NOTE: called the "Capital of the Baroque", its historic center was declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 2002. You are obliged to stop in this wonderful city where the historic buildings, the monuments with harmonious shapes, and the urban architecture they give an atmosphere that almost borders on fiction. From the ROYAL DOOR, an impressive triumphal arch dating back to the 19th century, designed and built on the occasion of the visit of the King of the Two Sicilies, Ferdinand II, you can access the main axis that runs through the entire historic center:
WHAT SEE:
• THE CATHEDRAL OF SAN NICOLO': The beautiful and imposing Cathedral of San Nicolò is the main center of worship and historically the most important, and seems to dominate the entire historic center. Baroque jewel from the 18th century, subject to numerous renovations over the centuries, the last in the 19th century with the construction of the Dome by Cassone.
• PALAZZO NICOLACI: The Palace of the Princes of Nicolaci, One of the highest representations of the Baroque style in the world! R ecently it has been brought back to its ancient splendors, it is a structure that represents in its entirety the artistic richness and magnificence of the historic center! An imposing portal and two large iconic columns, surmounted by a balcony with stone corbels, depicting grotesque figures, characterize the facade.
• CHURCH OF SANTA CHIARA: a baroque architecture of the highest quality. Designed by the Syracuse architect Rosario Gagliardi in 1730, it was completed in 1758 and annexed to the former convent of the Benedictine nuns, now the civic museum of Noto. The interior of the church, with numerous decorations, cherubs and stuccos, is considered one of the most important in the whole of Sicily for the Baroque architectural style.
