Taormina Trip Overview
Taormina, one of the best-known cities of Sicily, one of the most visited in Italy, rises 205 meters above the Ionian Sea and benefits from an exceptional climate and geographical position.
The fascinating panorama of the Bay of Naxos and Etna is unforgettable. Taormina’s fame and discovery dates back to the 19th century.
We will let you discover new and surprising aspects of Taormina. Among the many who stayed there, D.H. Lawrence was one of the most assiduous. It was right here, between 1920 and 1922 together with his wife Frieda, that the English writer wrote essays, stories, novels. One of the most important destinations in Taormina is the visit of the Ancient Theater. Built by the Greeks in the III century BC, it appears today as a modified and enlarged building, in its original structure, by the Romans between the II and III century AD. From its terraces you can enjoy a splendid view that embraces not only Etna and the Bay of Naxos, but also the extreme edge of the Italian peninsula and the Strait of Messina.
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Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes
Starts: Taormina, Italy
Trip Category: Cultural & Theme Tours >> Cultural Tours
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What to Expect When Visiting Taormina, Sicilia, Italy
Taormina, one of the best-known cities of Sicily, one of the most visited in Italy, rises 205 meters above the Ionian Sea and benefits from an exceptional climate and geographical position.
The fascinating panorama of the Bay of Naxos and Etna is unforgettable. Taormina’s fame and discovery dates back to the 19th century.
We will let you discover new and surprising aspects of Taormina. Among the many who stayed there, D.H. Lawrence was one of the most assiduous. It was right here, between 1920 and 1922 together with his wife Frieda, that the English writer wrote essays, stories, novels. One of the most important destinations in Taormina is the visit of the Ancient Theater. Built by the Greeks in the III century BC, it appears today as a modified and enlarged building, in its original structure, by the Romans between the II and III century AD. From its terraces you can enjoy a splendid view that embraces not only Etna and the Bay of Naxos, but also the extreme edge of the Italian peninsula and the Strait of Messina.
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Stop At: Taormina, Taormina, Province of Messina, Sicily
Taormina, one of the best-known cities of Sicily, one of the most visited in Italy, rises 205 meters above the Ionian Sea and benefits from an exceptional climate and geographical position.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Ancient Theatre of Taormina, Via del Teatro Greco, 1, 98039, Taormina, Sicily Italy
The Greek Theater or Ancient Theater is certainly the most representative and important monument present in Taormina. The ancient Theater of Taormina, which was born to host dramatic or musical performances, had been transformed during the Roman era to make room for gladiatorial games and naval battles. This led to the expansion of the orchestra, which in Greek times was intended for players, so as to be adapted to the new arena function.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: The Odeon, Via don Bosco, 98039, Taormina, Sicily Italy
Much smaller than the famous Greek Theater, the Odeon was built under the Roman Empire of Caesar Augustus Octavian in the 2nd century AD. C
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Taormina Centro, 98039 Taormina ME, Italy
Piazza IX Aprile is located right in the center of Corso Umberto and can be defined as the good living room of Taormina.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Church of Saint Catherine of Alexandria, 98039 Taormina, Province of Messina, Italy
The construction of the current church of Santa Caterina d’Alessandria took place after the Capuchins purchased the previous church dedicated to the saint of Alexandria which was located outside the walls
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Chiesa Madonna della Rocca, Via Madonna Rocca Salita Castello, 98039, Taormina, Sicily Italy
The church of the Madonna della Rocca is located on the steep mountain overlooking Taormina, a few steps from the Saracen Castle.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Chiesa di San Giuseppe, Piazza IX Aprile, Taormina, Sicily Italy
The Church of San Giuseppe, built between the late 1600s and early 1700s, overlooks Piazza IX Aprile, right next to the Clock Tower. A double flight of stairs leads to the entrance of the building.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Palazzo della Badia Vecchia – Museo archeologico di Taormina, Via Circonvallazione 30 Palazzo Badia Vecchia, 98039, Taormina, Sicily Italy
The Badia Vecchia palace was built in the fourteenth century and was initially a tower defending the walls of Taormina.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Quattro Fontane di Taormina, Piazza Duomo 8-9, 98039, Taormina, Sicily Italy
Made in Baroque style, it is also called “4 fountains” by the 4 columns that are located at the corners of the central basin and which are surmounted by sea horses from whose mouth water came out which ended up in the basins below.
The fountain was built in 1635 by order of the administrators of the time.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Palazzo Corvaja, Largo Santa Caterina, 98039, Taormina, Sicily Italy
The Corvaja palace is one of the most representative monuments of Taormina and overlooks on one side on Piazza Badia and Corso Umberto and on the other on Piazza Santa Caterina.
Duration: 10 minutes
