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Name: Museo civico - Galleria d'arte contemporanea E. Pirrone Resso
Type: Museums
Classification: Museum type: interdisciplinary, Ownership: municipal
The Noto Civic Museum, housed in the former Monastery of Santa Chiara, is a space dedicated to the city's history, with particular emphasis on the period preceding the 1693 earthquake. The exhibition features artifacts from Ancient Noto and the surrounding area, offering a glimpse into the city's historical and cultural transformations.
Alongside the archaeological section, the museum also includes a modern and contemporary art gallery, enriching the visitor experience with more recent works and artistic languages. This dialogue between past and present allows for historical memory to be combined with a vision open to current artistic production.
The use of digital tools and virtual reconstructions also contributes to making the tour more engaging, allowing visitors to explore the lost city and delve deeper into Noto's cultural heritage in an innovative way.
