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Museo Archeologico di Taormina - Located in the Palazzo Badia Vecchia. This is the town's newest museum and is located on the site of the ancient ruins of Roman baths. Exhibitions on display include hundred of archeological artifacts discovered during excavations in and sround the city. This is a great place to learn about the history of the city.
Greek Amphitheater - Via del Teatro Greco. This is the most popular of all the attractions in Taormina and is not to be missed. The remains that are found here date back to the 2nd century A.D. The Amphitheater also offers an amazing view of Mount Etna and the seacoast. The Greek theater is the site of the annual Taormina film festival, which attracts people from all over the world.
Duomo - Piazza del Duomo. The fortress cathedral, built in 1400 on ruins of a church from the middle ages, has a Latin cross plan and a trio of aisles. The nave is held up by six pink marble monolithic columns. The ceiling of the nave's wooden beams are held up by carved corbels decorated with Arabian scenes. This is an amazing cathedral and is a must see for any visitor to the town. |
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Granduca - orso Umberto I 172. This is one of the best restaurants in town and is popular with locals an tourists alike. There is a section in the garden with amazing views. They serve a range of delicious local dishes and offer an excellent selection of local and Italian wines. The prices are very reasonable.
Club Septimo - Via San Pancrazio 50. This excellent restaurant offers amazing views of Taormina and the Ionian Sea. The restaurant's location is one of the most beautiful in Taormina, with large terraces and age-old trees. They serve an excellent range of classic and modern cuisine and the prices are very reasonable.
Ristorante La Griglia - Corso Umberto I 54. This is one of the ton's newest restaurants and is located within the stone walls of what was a private palazzo in the 1600s. They serve a wide range of local dishes, with the best selections of Sicilian antipasti in town. The food is excellent and the prices are very reasonable. |
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Bar San Giorgio - Via Porta Mola 9. This bar is one of the best on the main square of the town, it has a relaxed cafe downstairs and a lively bar upstairs. It is very popular with the locals and tourists, and is a great place to go and relax, have a few drinks and chat to some of the locals.
Mocambo Bar - Piazza IX Aprile 8. This is one of the most popular outdoor bars in Taormina, and is frequented by a mixed group of locals and tourists alike. In colder weather you can sit inside, but if the weather permits sitting outside is the way to go. This is a great place to go and meet people while having a few drinks.
Club Septimo - Via San Pancrazio 50. This is one of the top disco clubs in town and is very popular with tourists in their 20's to 40's. Fashion shows and other gala events are held here from time to time. DJS play a mix of all the latest dance and pop hits. This is a great place to go if you're loooking to dance and party all night long. |
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Isola Bella Nature Reserve - This nature reserve, known as the pearl of the Ionian Sea, is a spectauclar island to visit. The reserve is open to visitors all year round, but the best time is to go in spring. This is a great place to go to get away from the busy city life and relax amongst nature. There is so much to see, from beautiful plants and flowers to amazing landscapes.
Giardino Pubblico - Via Bagnoli Croce. This public garden filled with flowers and overlooking the sea is a great place to relax and take in the amazing views. There is a bar in the garden serving a range of drinks; coffees and light snacks. This is a great place to take a break from the busy life of the town. |
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