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Discover the town of Taormina on a guided walking tour. Stop at the Ancient theatre of Taormina, wal...
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Corso Umberto is the arterial street in Taormina, a 1 km long pedestrian stretch from Porta Messina through Porta Catania, connecting several major attractions in the city.
Corso Umberto is the arterial street in Taormina, a 1 km long pedestrian stretch from Porta Messina through Porta Catania, connecting several major attractions in the city. Named after king Umberto I of Savoy, it was part of the ancient Via Valeria, which was the extension of the Via Tiburtina connecting Messina to Catania. It is the main commercial street, lined with boutiques, artisan stores, gelaterias, restaurants and cafés in charming old building of varying styles – Gothic, Baroque, Arab and Norman. The major squares on Corso Umberto are the Piazza Duomo in front of the Cathedral, and the Piazza IX Aprile which is usually crowded with tourists. Along the way are the City Hall, San Giuseppe, Taormina Arte, Palazzo Corvaia, Santa Caterina Church, Church of Saint Augustine, and Castello.
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Corso Umberto, 95024 Acireale CT, Italy
Smouldering away in the distance 50 kms from Taormina, Mount Etna stands majestically in Catania
Built on the ruins of an ancient Greek temple of Jupiter, the Church of San Pancrazio is dedicated to Saint Pancras of Taormina
The 14th century Palazzo Duchi di Santo Stefano was originally home to the Spanish aristocratic Spuches family, but today houses the Mazzullo Foundation
The Cathedral of Taormina, a minor basilica dedicated to St
Nestled on Mount Tauro at 550 metres above sea level, Castelmola is a steep 2
Piazza IX Aprile is Taormina's main square, an iconic open area with views that stretch all the way up to Mount Etna in the distance, and down to the azure Ionian Sea
The Chiesa di San Giuseppe on Piazza IX Aprile is a Baroque church from 1700, dedicated to St Joseph
Perched high up on Mount Tauro near the Castle, the Church of Madonna della Rocca is a 17th century church built into a rocky cave, where a shepherd is believed to have discovered a Byzantine icon of Madonna and Child
The Cineteatro San Giorgio hosts classical Italian opera performances every Saturday from April to November, and every Monday, Wednesday and Friday in the months of May to October
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