Best Places to See in Sicily, Italy

Taormina is a small resort town located on the east coast of Sicily, Italy. Situated on the side of a hill (Monte Tauro), the site offers stunning views of Mount Etna and the Gulf of Naxos. Its most famous attraction is the Teatro Greco, an ancient Greek theatre built during the 3^rd century, BC. Works by Aeschylus, Sophocles, Aristophanes and Euripides were performed at this site.  The Romans built around it later on, in order to enlarge the structure.

Teatro Greco

Pictures of the Theater do not give it justice as the beauty of the active Volcano is perfectly centered on stage. Even on a hazy, hot day it is magnificent.

View of Mount Etna

Taking a stroll through the medieval streets, you will find old churches, quaint café and shops. Taormina has long been a favorite destination of artists and writers, and the source of inspiration for several works by Truman Capote and D.H. Lawrence, to name a few.

The Duomo (13th century church)

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Stroll off the main beaten path and just a few streets away sit at a café sipping a hot cappuccino or having insalata caprese and you will witness Sicilians interacting amongst themselves and get a true feel for the local culture.

Very busy during the summer, the best time to visit Taormina is probably during the September-October timeframe.

Happy Travels!

Mariela