Culture

Porta Messina is the north entrance of the historical center of the town which leads to the main street of Taormina. In combination with southern Porta Catania, it is part of the ancient fortified walls which started from the northeast. … read more

The church dedicated to the patron of Taormina dates back to the XVIII century. It was built, in Baroque style, on the ruins of a Greek temple dedicated to Jupiter Serapide. At the entrance of it, there is a courtyard fenced by a brick archway. … read more

The Palace of the Dukes of Santo Stefano, built between 1300 and 1400 in Sicilian Gothic art, was part of the medieval walls. Around the palace, made of ava stone and white stone of Siracusait, is still visible the beautiful garden. … read more

The Church of St. Catherine was built in Baroque style in Taormina pink marble in the first half of 1600 on the ruins of the Odeon. Inside the church, there is the marble statue of St. Catherine and are still visible the Greek-Roman ruins. … read more

Corvaja palace was built between 902 and 1079 on the ruins of the Roman Forum. The building that belongs to different architectural eras, is today the seat of the Museum of Art and Popular Traditions, which was founded in 1997. … read more

Built in the thirteenth century on the ruins of an existing church, the Cathedral is dedicated to St. Nicholas of Bari. The “Fortress Cathedral” has a simple structure full of exterior fortification elements typical of medieval buildings. … read more

The former church and monastery of the Hermits of St. Augustine since 1933 hosts the Municipal Library St. Augustine. The Library has a great artistic and cultural heritage made of art works and a collection of books of more than 22,000 volumes. … read more

The church of St. Anthony, patron saint of animals, was built in 1330. Its façade has architectural elements belonging to different age; influences of Gothic art, elements of baroque and Byzantine unite around the splendid portal. … read more

Villa Caronia is a predominantly red house surrounded by terraces and paths, rich in flowers, plants and fruit trees. Thanks to its dominant position on the bay of Taormina and Naxos, from here you can enjoy beautiful and unique view. … read more

Surrounded by ancient buildings and typical shops, the street leads from Piazza Badia to the Greek Theatre. Here there is a beautiful staircase dedicated to Timoleon, Corinth General, that imitates that of the Trinità dei Monti in Piazza di Spagna in Rome. … read more

Taormina Saracen Castle is situated on the rock of Mount Taurus; it is possible to get to it through a staircase carved in the rock. As for the tradition, this ancient castle dates back to the Arab period and its main characteristic was the invicibility. … read more

This church can be reached via a short staircase near Porta Catania, in Corso Umberto. The church was completely destroyed by the bombing that hit Taormina in 1943. Uptoday it is used as an auditorium and exhibition hall. … read more

A few kilometers from Taormina is Giardini Naxos, the first Greek colony in Sicily (its origin dates back to 735 BC). In the city and in the archaeological museum of Giardini Naxos there are many evidences of the Greek population’ influence. … read more

Along the Ionian coast, Letojanni is the ideal place for pleasant stay thanks to its pebbles beaches and clear sea. HISTORY. Until the first half of the eighteenth century, Letojanni was … read more

Oldest and best preserved monument of Taormina, the Greek Theatre is located on a panoramic spot from which you can admire Etna and the Ionian Sea. The Greek Theatre, the second of Sicily for dimensions after that of Siracusa, has emerged on the international scene as unique and fascinating setting for awards and cultural events. … read more

Built in the second century AD, people believed that the monument was a stage intended for naval battles. Actually the building is a monumental fountain with waterworks. Its structure was used as a foundation for modern homes. … read more

HISTORY. Its name, a reduction of Antico Casale d’Agrilla, evokes the “fortress”. This town perched on the hill at about 420 meters above sea level, developed around a castle at the … read more