The walkways surrounding the theater also provide an amazing view of the deep blue waters of the straits of Messina and of the Italian mainland.
This theater was built in the Hellenistic Age and then almost completely rebuilt by the Romans when it became an arena for gladiators and wild beasts.
Like most ancient theaters, the seating is positioned to give spectators a direct sea view.
These spectators could also watch Mount Etna smoke and erupt.
The view is particularly spectacular because the theater was carved into the side of the hill providing the best angle of the volcano and the shore.
The theater had a diameter of 358 ft and a seating capacity of 5,000.
This theater was built in the Hellenistic Age and then almost completely rebuilt by the Romans when it became an arena for gladiators and wild beasts.Like most ancient theaters, the seating is positioned to give spectators a direct sea view.
These spectators could also watch Mount Etna smoke and erupt.
The view is particularly spectacular because the theater was carved into the side of the hill providing the best angle of the volcano and the shore.
The theater had a diameter of 358 ft and a seating capacity of 5,000.
After visiting the Theater, we strolled to the opposite end of Taormina (from east to west). A walk through town reveals beautiful medieval stone buildings and gates in immaculate condition which look incredible against the bright blue sky.
We stopped at Piazza del Duomo, the town's largest and busiest square, for a look at the 13th century cathedral dedicated to San Nicolo. The austere facade crowned with crenellation has been altered over the centuries.
We also walked through Piazza IX Aprile - the town's second largest square. That is Chiesa San Giuseppe visible through the arch (below).
Then as we headed home on Corso Umberto, we stopped in front of Palazzo Corvaja. This was the seat of the first Sicilian Parliament in 1411. The building is in the Norman-style with a castellated facade and double lancet windows that was built over and Arab tower.
We stopped at Piazza del Duomo, the town's largest and busiest square, for a look at the 13th century cathedral dedicated to San Nicolo. The austere facade crowned with crenellation has been altered over the centuries.Then as we headed home on Corso Umberto, we stopped in front of Palazzo Corvaja. This was the seat of the first Sicilian Parliament in 1411. The building is in the Norman-style with a castellated facade and double lancet windows that was built over and Arab tower.The stone also looks wonderfully old and colorful in sepia.
So, we took a couple of pictures of the arch leading onto Corso - Taormina's main street, as well as, the piazza just outside of the arch, where the local old men spend their afternoons.
Here is a wonderful shot of Corso Umberto in the center of town. While the buildings look warm and antique, they are filled with modern, upscale shops which takes away from the mood a bit. 
We enjoy the sepia photos because they bring out the arabesque elements of the stone buildings.
So, we took a couple of pictures of the arch leading onto Corso - Taormina's main street, as well as, the piazza just outside of the arch, where the local old men spend their afternoons.Here is a wonderful shot of Corso Umberto in the center of town. While the buildings look warm and antique, they are filled with modern, upscale shops which takes away from the mood a bit. We enjoy the sepia photos because they bring out the arabesque elements of the stone buildings. We spent an afternoon at the Giardino Pubblico site of the Villa Comunale. The Villa is situated on a cliff with views of Etna and the coast.
The public garden was bequeathed to Taormina by an English aristocrat, Florence Trevelyan, who was in love with the town.
A characteristic part of the garden is the arabesque tower behind us, which is similar to a Chinese pagoda, that Florence used for her favorite hobby - bird watching.
The garden is filled with lovely tropical and Mediterranean plants.
The gardens and the cloudy sunset proved to be an ideal match for romantic, sepia pictures.
The public garden was bequeathed to Taormina by an English aristocrat, Florence Trevelyan, who was in love with the town.
A characteristic part of the garden is the arabesque tower behind us, which is similar to a Chinese pagoda, that Florence used for her favorite hobby - bird watching.The garden is filled with lovely tropical and Mediterranean plants.
The gardens and the cloudy sunset proved to be an ideal match for romantic, sepia pictures.
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