Mazzeo Beach in Taormina

The clock tower is situated half way down the Corso Umberto I next to IX April Square. Because of its location, the tower is also called Porta di Mezzo and it is the gateway into the medieval village and separates the Classical and Hellenistic parts of Taormina. Built in the twelfth century on ancient Greco-Roman foundations, the tower was destroyed by the invasion of the French troops of Louis XIV in 1676. It was last renovated in 1679 due to the strong wishes of the people of Taormina; it was…

The Public gardens of Taormina constitute one of the most panoramic places in the town. The villa is a real green lung, populated by lush vegetation of palm trees, cacti and a large quantity of flowers, that, in summer, make this place a delight for the eyes. The villa was originally inhabited by Lady Florence Trevelyan, a Scottish noblewoman who left her country after having a relationship with the heir to the English throne, Edward VII. Arriving in Taormina in 1884, Lady Trevelyan married May…

Located along the coast of Taormina, Isola Bella has become, with the Greek Theatre, the symbol of Taormina. Picturesque and charming, the island still maintains intact its beauty and charm. HISTORY In 1806 Ferdinand I of Bourbon, King of Sicily, gifted the island to the town of Taormina. The island was subsequently acquired in 1890 by a rich English noblewoman, Florence Trevelyan, for an amount of 14,000 Lire. Lady Florence Treveylan was exiled to Sicily from the British Queen Victoria beca…