Taormina
Taormina is a city located on the east coast of the island of Sicily, Italy. Taormina has been a tourist destination since the 19th century. Its beaches on the Ionian sea, including that of Isola Bella, are accessible via an aerial tramway built in 1992, and via highways from Messina in the north and Catania in the south.
The site of the old town is about 250 metres (820 ft) above the sea, while a very steep and almost isolated rock, crowned by a Norman castle, rises about 150 metres (490 ft) higher.
Palermo is located in the northwest part of the island of Sicily, by the Gulf of Palermo in the Tyrrhenian Sea. The city was founded in 734 BC by the Phoenicians.
We recommend you stay in the city for at list 2 nights.
Main sights recommended are:
- Taormina castle, is an Arab-Norman Castle dominates the whole city of Taormina from above with a beautiful view of the sea.
- Piazza IX Aprile is Taormina's main square and is known for the breathtaking view of the azure Ionian Sea and of the Mount Etna.
- The Greek theatre, is an ancient theatre and is the most important feature for sight-seers in Taormina.
- Piazza del Duomo Taormina, is a popular spot for both locals and visitors.
- The Cathedral of Taormina, dates back to 13th century. It is a'fortress-church', has three aisles and a Latin-cross plan.
- The fountain of Piazza Duomo, was built in 1635 in the Baroque style, is also called "4 fountains".
- Palazzo Duchi, is one of the masterpieces of Sicilian Gothic art, in which the elements of Arabian and Norman art merge.
- Isola Bella, has become the symbol of Taormina. Picturesque and charming, the island still maintains intact its beauty and charm.
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