Taormina

What to see, things to do, what to eat, interesting facts

Taormina

State: ME - Area: Taormina surroundings

Taormina, perched on a cliff overlooking the Ionian Sea, is an ancient city built on a natural terrace that offers beautiful views of the coast with Mount Etna in the background. Greeks and Romans endowed it with streets, theaters and temples; Arabs have embellished it with gardens and fountains.
The symbol of Taormina is its magnificent Greco-Roman theater, from which you can enjoy one of the most evocative views in the world.
Taormina with its Isola Bella and the other splendid beaches is renowned for its clear waters and its beautiful backdrops.

What is the best time to visit Taormina?

Taormina can be visited all year round: the welcome and warmth of the Sicilians will amaze you. But for an unforgettable experience, admiring the colors, tasting the flavors and fully experiencing the traditions, it is advisable to plan a visit on the days of one of the festivals that take place in Taormina during the year.

If you want to know about upcoming festivals and events Click here and you will find a list of the most important ones.

What to see in Taormina

Taormina Tourist Map

Porta Catania in Taormina

Porta Catania in Taormina
Duchi di Santo Stefano Palace in Taormina

Duchi di Santo Stefano Palace in Taormina
Taormina Cathedral

Taormina Cathedral
Ciampoli Palace in Taormina

Ciampoli Palace in Taormina
Church of San Giuseppe in Taormina

Church of San Giuseppe in Taormina
Clock Tower in Taormina

Clock Tower in Taormina
Piazza IX Aprile of Taormina

Piazza IX Aprile of Taormina
Corso Umberto of Taormina

Corso Umberto of Taormina
Naumachie in Taormina

Naumachie in Taormina
Church of Santa Caterina in Taormina

Church of Santa Caterina in Taormina
Sicilian Museum of Art and Traditions in Taormina

Sicilian Museum of Art and Traditions in Taormina
Corvaja Palace in Taormina

Corvaja Palace in Taormina
Porta Messina in Taormina

Porta Messina in Taormina
Ancient Theater in Taormina

Ancient Theater in Taormina
Municipal villa in Taormina

Municipal villa in Taormina
Arab Necropolis of Taormina

Arab Necropolis of Taormina
Taormina Cable Car

Taormina Cable Car
Mazzeo beach

Mazzeo beach
Lido Mazzarò a Taormina

Lido Mazzarò a Taormina
Blue Grotto in Taormina

Blue Grotto in Taormina
Bella island in Taormina

Bella island in Taormina
Madonna della Rocca Church in Taormina

Madonna della Rocca Church in Taormina
Saracen Castle in Taormina

Saracen Castle in Taormina

What to eat in Taormina

Typical food, local wines and drinks, traditional dish to taste in Taormina

You can obviously taste all the typical products of Sicilian cuisine, the most well-known ones, such as cannoli, Sicilian cassata, arancini, etc. But there are some specialties typical of this area that are more difficult to find in other areas of Sicily.

To view a list of business activity within tourism in Taormina Click here

Interesting and Fun Facts

Interesting and fun facts, mythology, legend, folk tales and more to know about Taormina

The White Lotus 2 Sicily filming location
The second season of The White Lotus was set in Sicily at the Hotel San Domenico Palace in Taormina.
"Grande, Grosso and Verdone" - Taormina
Taormina is the place where one of the famous couples from the movie Grande, grosso e… Verdone spend their holidays.
Places of "Johnny Stecchino" - Taormina
In the film "Johnny Stecchino" the famous scene in which Dante steals the banana in a greengrocer is shot in Taormina.
Places of "The little devil" - Taormina
There are many scenes from the film “The little devil” shot in Taormina: at the station, in the main street and in many other places.
Places of "The goddess of love" - ​​Taormina
The theatrical performance accompanying the film "The Goddess of Love" takes place at the Greek theater in Taormina.
Places of "L'avventura" - Taormina
Very famous is the last scene of the film "The Adventure" shot in Taormina in which you can see, in the background, the Mount Etna.
Places of "Le Grand Bleu" - Taormina
Taormina and its splendid sea were the setting for the film Le Grand Bleu, a film in which the sea is the protagonist.
Places of "The Godfather Part III"- Taormina
In "The Godfather - Part III" some scenes were shot in Taormina, in particular the Taormina station is recognized.
Places of "Intrigue in Taormina" - Taormina
The Greek theater, the square and the streets of the center of Taormina are the set for the film "Intrigo a Taormina".
Legend Madonna della Rocca in Taormina
The legend of the Madonna della Rocca tells the origins of the sanctuary that dominates Taormina.
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