The most famous and scenic of Taormina's monuments is the Greek theatre, the second largest in Sicily after that of Syracuse. Clinging splendidly to the side of a hill, it is one of the best-preserved Greek or Roman theatres in Italy. Probably built ...

The architecture of Taormina is quite varied and preserves magnificent noble palaces, mainly from the Middle Ages. Palazzo Corvaja is massive, made up of three bodies built in successive periods: a fortified tower built by the Arabs in the tenth cent...

To the south of Taormina, the first Greek colony in Sicily, Naxos, was founded by the Chalcidians in 734 BC. The city played an essential role in the Euboean colonisation of the island thanks to its natural approach, it was given powerful defensive w...

Taormina, one of the most famous tourist resorts on the Ionian coast of Sicily, is also renowned for the intensely tasty flavours of its cookery. The first courses are delicious, ranging from simple and delicate spaghetti with tomatoes, enhanced by t...

On the road that leads to Castelmola, in a dominating position, stands the old Abbey, better known as the Badiazza. The mighty building has the appearance of a great square tower, similar to a fortress, and is topped by imposing battlements. Built in...

Stretching splendidly, almost shaped like an hourglass, on the wide terrace of Mount Tauro, Taormina entrances the visitor who ventures into its enchanting historic centre. Quaint, small multi-coloured houses, heaped together, fine architecture, narr...

The lovely cathedral of Taormina stands on the fascinating Piazza Duomo that opens out on Corso Umberto I. Consecrated to St. Nicholas, the church was built during the thirteenth century on the ruins of a previous church. In the course of the fifteen...

The remains of the Roman Odeon at Taormina are quite fascinating, located in the immediate neighbourhood of the ancient Palazzo Corvaja and unearthed in 1893. The small theatre was built by the Romans, probably in the imperial period, on the site of ...