Sicily - Southern Italy - page 367

11 La Giara D3

12 La Piazzetta B4

13 Tiramisù E1

14 Trattoria Da Nino G1

Drinking & Nightlife

15 Shatulle B4

Shopping

16 Carlo Mirella Panarello D3

17 La Torinese D2

Sights

A short walk uphill from the bus station brings you to Corso Umberto I (abbreviated as
Corso Umberto), a pedestrianised thoroughfare that traverses the length of the medieval
town and connects its two historic town gates, Porta Messina and Porta Catania.

Teatro Greco
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AMPHITHEATRE

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( 094 22 32 20; Via Teatro Greco; adult/reduced/EU under 18yr & over 65yr €10/5/free; 9am-1hr before sunset)
Taormina's premier attraction is this horseshoe-shaped theatre, stunningly suspended
between sea and sky, with its stage perfectly framing Mt Etna on the southern horizon.
Built in the 3rd century BC, it's Sicily's second largest Greek theatre (after Syracuse). In
summer it serves as the venue for international arts and film festivals. Visit early in the
morning to avoid the crowds.

STREET

Corso Umberto
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One of Taormina's chief delights is wandering along its pedestrian-friendly medieval main
avenue, lined with antique and jewellery shops, delis and designer boutiques. Midway
down, pause to revel in the stunning panoramic views of Mt Etna and the seacoast from
Piazza IX Aprile and pop your head into the charming rococo church, Chiesa San Giuseppe MAP
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9am-7pm) .