Taormina |
The tourist visiting the pearl of the Ionian will discover not only the history of the old quarter but will also capture the magical atmosphere that makes it so renowned.
The promenade along Corso Umberto, “the living room of the city”, charms with exuberant flowering from Taormina’s balconies bloated with geraniums and with the violet color of blooming bougainvillea that climb the walls along the hidden alleys of this city, unique in the world.
Also worth a visit is the delectable public garden, a gift to the city by a noble Englishwoman. It’s located on a sheer cliff above the sea, above an enchanting panorama, and contains a rich collection of Mediterranean and exotic vegetation.
Taormina’s seacoast weaves through long and pleasant inlets that shape the riviera; characterised by natural sites such as Mazzaro Bay, delimited by Capo Sant’Andrea and Isola Bella, a protected marine park.
The blueness of the sky and sea and the impressiveness of Mt. Etna are a milestone for astounded travellers.
The interested tourist indeed has the quandary of choice: one can carry out a historic-cultural tour of the city to admire its cultural points of interest such as the Cathedral dedicated to Saint Nicolas, the various churches, the city’s palaces and, one of the main attractions, the famous Greek Theater.
