Taormina Walking Tour: Discover Monuments, Stories & Local Flavors with Digital Guide

Highlights

• Multilingual Digital Guide
• Local Food Recommendations
• Flexible Self-Guided Tour

What's included

Itinerary

1. 1

   Stop 1

   15min

   The former Church of Sant’Antonio Abate was built in 1330. It is called “former church” because it is no longer used for religious functions. After being severely damaged during the bombings of the Second World War in 1943 and subsequently rebuilt, the church lost its role as a place of worship. There is a cool story related to this church: let's discover it!

2. 2

   Palazzo Duchi di Santo Stefano

   15min

   The Palace of the Dukes of St. Stephen is one of the best examples of Norman architecture preserved in Taormina. Built between the mid-13th century and the beginning of the 14th century, the palace was an integral part of the medieval walls that delimited the historic centre of the city.

3. 3

   Piazza Duomo

   15min

   The main square of the city! Let's find out some interesting facts about the beautiful fountain and buildings in this square!

4. 4

   Stop 4

   15min

   Taormina Cathedral, originally built in the 13th century on the ruins of a small church dedicated to San Nicola di Bari, was rebuilt and expanded at various times, initially in the 15th century, later in the 16th and finally in the 18th century. Let's discover it!

5. 5

   Corso Umberto

   10min

   Corso Umberto is the main street of Taormina, which extends between two arches located at the ends: the arch of Gate Messina to the north and the arch of Gate Catania to the south. A beautiful walk!

6. 6

   Stop 6

   10min

   IX April Square is located in the heart of Corso Umberto and is considered one of the most prestigious places in Taormina. This spacious square is famous throughout the world for the spectacular view it offers: from the distinctive profile of Mount Etna, to the view of the bay of Giardini Naxos, up to the hill that hosts the Greek Theatre.

7. 7

   Chiesa Madonna della Rocca

   15min

   The Church of the Madonna della Rocca stands on a steep mountain overlooking Taormina, near the Saracen Castle. It owes its name to the characteristic of being built directly on the living rock.

8. 8

   Castello di Taormina

   Pass by

   The Arab-Norman Castle of Taormina is also known as the Castle of Monte Tauro, as it stands on the top of the rock of the same name. An amazing place to visit!

Before you go

Location