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Taormina
65 km far from Montalbano Elicona
Taormina is the "pearl" of the Ionic Sea, an important tourist centre spread on a rocky plateau 200 m above the sea level facing Etna volcano.
Do not miss:
- The theatre: of Greek origins, transformed and expanded in the Roman age. Today, it is the centre of Taormina Art, an international film festival, theatre, ballet and music shows during summer time.
- Corso Umberto I - it is a quiet uphill street, full of nice shops, restaurants and coffee bars.
- Corvaja Palace - with its exhibition of "pupi" and "carretti siciliani" (typical Sicilian marionettes and historical barrows) which are wood curved and iron wrought.
- Piazza IX Aprile - a charming small square overlooking the sea where you can enjoy a nice panoramic view of the gulf and mount Etna.
- Piazza del Duomo - with a beautiful baroque fountain built of Taormina stone on a circular base and the cathedral dedicated to S. Nicholas di Bari, which dates back to XIII century.
- The Palaces of Taormina - in gothic style with Arabic-Norman influences constitute a pleasant view of the old town.
- Villa Comunale gardens - full of flowers and exotic plants.
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