Southeastern Sicily
In a centrally located, limestone palazzo, petite Hotel Novencento sets a cultured mood with its art tomes, Corbusier chairs and lithographs by the town's world-renowned Scicli Group. Several rooms boast original frescoed ceilings and all feature sublimely comfortable beds, custom oak furniture and mosaicked bathrooms (most with walk-in showers). Breakfast includes less ubiquitous fruits, local cheeses and homemade yoghurt and almond milk.
The boutique property also houses its own cafe.
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Basilica Cattedrale di San Nicolò
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