Taormina is one of the most important international tourist destinations in Sicily, boasting enchanting natural landscapes, a beautiful sea and many historical monuments. Taormina outstands also for its great location: 230 meters above sea level, on a magnificent terrace with the mighty Mount Etna in the background.<\/p>\n
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Taormina<\/strong> was founded as a resort town, as Sicilians, Greeks, Romans, Byzantines Saracens and especially the Normans, have chosen for centuries this location not only for political reasons but also to enjoy their holidays. The city has been and remains a vision for tourists from around the world, who love the beauty of it nature and want to experience the emotions of its art.<\/p>\n The most important monument of Taormina is the Greek theater<\/strong> (III century BC); nearby stands the Antiquarium<\/strong> consisting of relics from the same theater and greek-roman remains of the city. The main street is Corso Umberto I<\/strong>, the ancient Via Valeria<\/strong> for the Romans, full of cafes, shops and boutiques. On the Via Valeria runs the artistic itinerary of Taormina. Here you can admire Piazza Vittorio Emanuele<\/strong> \u2013 the ancient Agora area and later the seat of the Roman Forum; the Corvaja Palace<\/strong> \u2013 the ancient seat of the Sicilian Parliament; the Church of St. Catherine – built in the seventeenth century, on the background of the Roman Odeon<\/strong>, whose remains, dating to the Augustan age, are still visible behind the church; the Roman Baths<\/strong> – the remains of a large spa building of Imperial Rome in an elegant brick structure.<\/p>\n