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Antique structures located in Taormina are of huge historical value. The oldest building is the Greek Theater (Teatro Greco). It was erected shortly after the founding of the first settlement, in the 3rd century BC. As it was found out by scientists, more than two thousand years ago on the site of the theater there was an impressive limestone mountain, which was literally moved by the locals before the construction began. During the reign of the Roman Empire, the theater was used as a venue for gladiatorial games. Being the second largest theater in Sicily, it can accommodate more than 10,000 spectators at one time. The Roman Odeon (Odeum), an architectural monument of a later period, has been preserved in the city. The miniature indoor theater can accommodate up to 200 people. In ancient times, structures of this kind were used for holding solemn events and musical performances. Another interesting Roman monument is the Naumachie (Naumahiya), a historic basin of impressive size that had been also used for gladiatorial fights. The basin's diameter is more than 120 meters, and the depth is about 5 meters. During the tour, in the wall, you can see nicely preserved niches that once contained statues. Besides amazing ancient buildings, Taormina is rich in beautiful medieval monuments. Fans of excursions should definitely see the city's main religious landmark - the Cathedral of St. Nicholas (Dom San Nicolò). It was built in the beginning of the 15th century on the site of … Read further

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Taormina is also famous for its amazing architectural sights, there are many spectacular palaces and villas here. One of the most interesting of them is Corvaja Palace (Palazzo Corvaja), whose appearance is an amazing mix of Byzantine, Arabic and Norman styles. Not less attractive is the Palace of the Dukes of Santo Stefano(Palazzo Duca di Santo Stefano), whose age is more than 600 years. At present, the completely … Open

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Premium rooms with panoramic windows overlooking the Greek Theater are offered by luxurious Taormina’s Grand Timeo Hotel. A large-scale building housing the hotel is of great historical value, being a unique monument of medieval architecture. After walking around the city and experiencing its entertainments, guests of Taormina's Grand Timeo can visit its high-class wellness center offering several massage … Open

Attractions and active leisure

Daiquiri Bar is perfect for relaxing in a more peaceful atmosphere. It is located in the city's central square, in the immediate vicinity of the Cathedral of Taormina. Visitors to the bar can stay in a cozy room or go to its outdoor terrace offering a fantastic view of surrounding sights. Re di Bastoni Bar is an attractive place in all respects where a unique atmosphere of national color is created. It is housed in … Open

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Palazzo Corvaja is a unique architectural landmark of the region. Its design is an intricate combination of Arabian, Byzantine, and Norman styles. There is a simple reason for such an unusual look of the palace – it building lasted several centuries. An Arabian style tower dating back to the 11th century is one of the oldest elements of the palace. Art connoisseurs will also find it very interesting to attend … Open

Best beaches

In the immediate vicinity of Taormina is a fantastic sandy beach - Giardini Naxos. It is characterized by its impressive scale, thanks to which the coast is never too crowded and too noisy. In close proximity to the beach there is a decent choice of gastronomic establishments of various levels, as well as nightclubs, so you can spend your time here comfortably all day long. It is also worth noting that Giardini … Open

Taormina sightseeing

Taormina is also famous for its religious sights. One of the most beautiful local temples is San Giuseppe Church. Get a lot of impressions from walking through ancient streets. Each of them certainly accommodates a number of beautiful centuries-old buildings. Attractive features of the resort town are not limited to charming beaches and a variety of historical attractions. Its guests should definitely schedule a … Open

Italy - moving around the country

In large cities such as Milan or Rome, you will find an underground metro. You can buy tickets in kiosks or inside the subway. At peak hours, trains run every two to three minutes. At other times and on weekends, the frequency of the underground transport can vary within 7 minutes. The fare in most of Rome’s subway lines is approximately 2 euros. The quality of the road surface in Italy is at a very high level. Therefore, quite often, tourists decide to rent a car. It can be selected in advance before arriving in Italy, or on the spot. A one-day car rental at the airport in Milan will cost at least 80 euros. Please note that many autobahns in the country are on a paid basis. The average fare is 30 euros. An alternative will be to travel by bike. In large cities, you will find bicycle paths of quite decent quality which are laid along all the central roads of the city. Also quite a popular mode of transportation is suburban trains and international trains. There are even high-speed passenger express trains. The fare depends on the class of the train and the distance of the trip. … Open

Nature and parks of Italy

Vesuvius National Park located east of Naples, is a zone of enormous significance both historically and geologically. Throughout the park, research work is still ongoing. The park, named after one of Europe's most famous and active volcanoes, became a haven for six hundred and ten species of plants, with forty percent of them originating from the Mediterranean. More than a hundred species of birds live in the green zone, the number of which increases during the migratory season. Above the blooming fields flutter large, bright colored butterflies, thereby betraying the special charm of the park. A funicular and a trail for backpackers are laid to the crater of Vesuvius. … Open

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