Villa Ruiz
Noto, Sicily
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Private historical Villas
Step into a world of elegance and charm through our exclusive guided tours of private historic villas. These homes, otherwise inaccessible to the public, will open their doors to you in order to offer a unique experience, where history and beauty are combined in a timeless atmosphere.
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Private and exclusive access: explore reception rooms decorated with frescoes, secret gardens and refined spaces in historic villas, closed to the public.
Stories and secrets: enjoy fascinating tales as shared by the owners or expert guides, who will reveal the secrets and oddities of the aristocratic families that lived there.
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Enjoy the opportunity to live in a dream and dive into the enchanting atmosphere of the historic villas of the Vale of Noto, far from the crowds and frantic rhythms. Reserve today your exclusive tours and enjoy a trip through time, where art and history will come to life.
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Ready for a new trip togheter?
Villa Ruiz
After the marvels of the Palazzo Casteluccio, the Grand Tour Foundation will accompany you in the discovery of another extraordinary place: the Villa Ruiz, a magnificent historic 19th century home in the countryside behind Noto, which housed one of the city’s most important aristocratic families…
fondazione del grand tour
Ready for a new trip togheter?
Villa Ruiz
After the marvels of the Palazzo Casteluccio, the Grand Tour Foundation will accompany you in the discovery of another extraordinary place: the Villa Ruiz, a magnificent historic 19th century home in the countryside behind Noto, which housed one of the city’s most important aristocratic families…
Management of Historical Sites and Monuments
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The Grand Tour Foundation was created in 2017. From 2018 to 2024, we worked to restore, revitalize and open to the public a historic palace located in the magnificent backdrop of Noto: the Palazzo di Lorenzo of the Marquesses of Casteluccio, which has already welcomed over 200 000 visitors from around the world. This year, we are ready to share a new chapter with you…
private events
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Exclusive Experiences
Enjoy an aperitif or a private dinner in the gardens or the most beautiful rooms of the villa, surrounded by magnificent artwork and carefully crafted antique furniture. We are here to help you create your event and personalize your experience, with exclusive offers and plans tailor-made for you.
Contact us for more information.
history
Villa Ruiz
The House of Marquises
The history of the Villa Ruiz in the 19th century is linked to that of a great noble family of the city of Noto, the Di Lorenzo family, marquesses of Casteluccio. The grand neoclassical palace in the center of the city was their primary residence, while the San Corrado villa was their summer home, with plenty of greenery and shade to escape the sweltering heat.
Did you have a project in your mind?
Enjoy an aperitif or a private dinner in the gardens or the most beautiful rooms of the villa, surrounded by magnificent artwork and carefully crafted antique furniture. We are here to help you create your event and personalize your experience, with exclusive offers and plans tailor-made for you. Contact us for more information.
Villa Ruiz: The of Marquises
The history of the Villa Ruiz in the 19th century is linked to that of a great noble family of the city of Noto, the Di Lorenzo family, marquesses of Casteluccio. The grand neoclassical palace in the center of the city was their primary residence, while the San Corrado villa was their summer home, with plenty of greenery and shade to escape the sweltering heat.
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Tour Experiences 2025
Villa Ruiz
We are excited to announce our new project, “Villa Ruiz: A Sicilian Home.” Soon, you can discover our offers with the publication of the new Tour Experiences 2025 program.
Contact us for more information.
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Bookshop
A Palace in Sicily
“Perhaps I decided to embark on this journey, encouraged by these words: A palace in Sicily.”
Jean – Louis Remilleux
The death of Corrado di Lorenzo, the last of the Sicilian “gattopardi” to inhabit the rooms of the Palazzo Casteluccio, marked the beginning of the end. An obscurity that would last fifty years, before being interrupted by a Frenchman who fell in love with Sicily and this dilapidated yet extraordinary 18th century historic home. Discover the rebirth of the Palazzo Casteluccio, thanks to a widescale restoration project which is described through the pages of this book, which bears witness to a treasure of Sicilian architecture and art.
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Via Villino Villadorata, 8 96017 Noto (SR) Sicilia
Fondazione del grand tour
Tour Experiences 2025
Villa Ruiz
We are excited to announce our new project, “Villa Ruiz: A Sicilian Home.” Soon, you can discover our offers with the publication of the new Tour Experiences 2025 program.
Contact us for more information.
Fondazione del grand tour
Bookshop
A Palace in Sicily
“Perhaps I decided to embark on this journey, encouraged by these words: a palace in Sicily.”
Jean – Louis Remilleux
The death of Corrado di Lorenzo, the last of the Sicilian “gattopardi” to inhabit the rooms of the Palazzo Casteluccio, marked the beginning of the end. An obscurity that would last fifty years, before being interrupted by a Frenchman who fell in love with Sicily and this dilapidated yet extraordinary 18th century historic home. Discover the rebirth of the Palazzo Casteluccio, thanks to a widescale restoration project which is described through the pages of this book, which bears witness to a treasure of Sicilian architecture and art.
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Fondazione del Grand Tour
Via Villino Villadorata, 8 96017 Noto (SR) Sicilia
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