Culture

The wonderful nineteenth century residence in via Teatro Greco – loved by many artists and travelers – was in English style and surrounded by a very suggestive and natural park. … 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

In via Luigi Pirandello, outside the city walls that defended the town of Taormina, are the remains of an Arabian necropolis. According to historians, the necropolis extended toward northeast, between the existing ruins and the Church of St. Pietro. … read more

Badia Vecchia palace is a fourteenth century tower, that was part of the town’s defensive walls. Restored over the centuries, it is the house of the Archaeological Museum of Taormina, which hosts finds from the Hellenistic and Roman periods. … read more

Porta Catania, part of the city walls, enables access from the South to Corso Umberto I, main street of Taormina. It was built in 1440, as it is engraved in the aedicule, placed above the arch, and it is also called “Porta del Tocco”. … read more

The Hotel San Domenico and the homonymous square where it is located take their name from the former Dominican monastery. The palace, transformed into a convent, was donated in 1430 to the Dominican friars from the monk Damiano Rosso. In 1896 his heirs turned it into hotel. … read more

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 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

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

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

Palazzo Ciampoli was built in 1412 as carved on the main entrance. Until a few years ago the building has housed a famous nightclub of Taormina. Today, it is possible to admire the main entrance and the beautiful stairway. … 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

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

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

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

HISTORY. Savoca is a charming village at 300 meters above sea level, surrounded by the torrents Savoca and Agrò, apparently founded by Count Ruggero II in 1134. However, before 1000 it … read more

Montalbano Elicona, reborn as a Medieval Resort, enchants with a labyrinth of alleys and the majestic Swabian-Aragonese castle. The churches, artistic treasures, showcase works from the Gagini school. The sanctuary and the scenic views from the belvedere complement the medieval charm, creating a captivating experience for visitors. … read more

Novara di Sicilia, a timeless village, reflects harmonious architecture from the Norman era to the 18th century. Gothic and Baroque churches, stone-paved streets, and the Giorginaro Mill contribute to its historical charm. … read more

The picturesque village of Castroreale, nestled on the Sicilian hills overlooking the Tyrrhenian Sea, presents itself as an artistic and natural treasure. … 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