Cultural site in Taormina & the east

Beaches, temples, waterfalls, viewpoints and markets — the things worth building days around. Nothing here is booked on this page: each one says what it is and how long people spend there, then points at the stays and tours in the same area.

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Taormina & the east1

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Cultural site1

Taormina & the eastCultural site

Greek theatre

A Greek theatre rebuilt by the Romans, cut into the hillside so that the stage opens onto Etna and the coast below — the setting is the reason to come rather than the ruin. Still used for summer performances. Go at opening or late; the middle of the day is very hot and very full.

About 1.5 hours

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The rest of the guides, and the catalogue behind them.

Where to stay in ItalyTwenty-two areas, who each suits, and how many to fit in.Best time to visitMonth by month — heat, crowds, prices and what closes.Knowing the formCoffee, churches, tipping and the small courtesies.Trip ideasReady-made routes you can hand straight to the planner.

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