Monuments of Taormina

Teatro Greco - Odeon - Palazzo Corvaia - Giardino Pubblico

Teatro Greco di Taormina - the Greek theatre of Taormina

The Greek theatre of  Taormina is one of the most famous monuments in Sicily. The Greek construction (300 BC) was remodelled and extended during the Roman era.

During the era of the Ancient Greeks the Teatro Greco in Taormina used to be one of the liveliest places. But still nowadays the Teatro Greco provides its visitors a number of spectacles and performances of high quality.

The Teatro Greco is only 300 m off the busy main road Corso Umberto. Please find here more pictures of Taormina.

Palazzo Corvaja Taormina

The Palazzo Corvaja in Taormina symbolizes the fantastic architecture of the 15th and 16th century. Nowadays the Palazzo Corvaja houses the museum of Sicilian art and tradition.

Every year the monument presents exhibitions of distinguished artists of all epochs.

You will find the Palazzo Corvaja on the Piazza V. Emanuele right next to the Corso Umberto.

Taormina's tourist information centre is also in the Palazzo Corvaja.

The Cathedral - Cattedrale di S. Nicola

Only a few steps from the town gate, the Porta Catania, you will find the cathedral Cattedrale di S. Nicola of Taormina, which is directly situated on the Corso Umberto.

Its striking feature is the medieval front with its baroque portal.

The Odeon of Taormina

The Odeon in Taormina, incidentally rediscovered during construction works in 1892, is also known as the "small theatre" of  Taormina. It originates from the Roman Empire and resembles the Teatro Greco.

The Odeon is oriented towards north and it is said to have been reserved only for a selected audience. It was also a place of performances and discussions.

The Odeon of  Taormina is situated directly next to the Palazzo Corvaja on the Corso Umberto.

Palazzo Duchi S. Stefano Taormina

The Palazzo Duchi S. Stafano is located on the Via de Spuches right next to the town gate Porta Catania.

The palazzo of the 14th century is a gothic-Sicilian styled building fitted with Arabic-Norman elements.

A small room on the ground floor is often used for exhibitions while the first floor presents a permanent exhibition of the sculptor Guiseppe Mazzullo.