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Italiano Corso Umberto I in Taormina
The street follows the route of the ancient Consolare Valeria, the main thoroughfare in the original Greco-Roman settlements.
This pedestrian steet provides a lively promenade for tourists and is lined with elegant shops and restaurants.
Placed half-way between Taormina’s two main gates, is Piazza IX Aprile, the town’s main square. Located in the south side of the piazza is the Clock Tower or Porta di Mezzo which forms the passageway leading from the Greek-Roman part to the Medieval part.
Arabian Recropolis - Taormina
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The Saracen Castle (Castello saraceno) is situated in an elevated position above Taormina, at about 397m high.
Most probably it was the site of the antique acropolis of the Greek town of Taormina. The Romans and later the Byzantines must have strengthened the site. In 902 AD the town fell to the Muslims after a siege of 2 years. They rebuilt the castle into its present form with a trapezoid plan adapted to the shape of the rock and crenellated walls.
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Trevelyan's Park - Public gardens
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 M...
Church of Varò
The Church of Varò (Chiesa del Varò) is located at the end of a stairway that departs from Corso Umberto I, just after the Clock Tower.
The church was built by Cav. Blasio Corvaja in the late eighteenth century, and the work was finished by his brother Sigismondo at the beginning of the nineteenth century. Most probably the building was built on a pre-existing built by the Romano family.
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