Taormina, and the nearby town of Acireale.
From Catania airport, I drove north to the Hotel Villa Schuler in Taormina. I made a day trip back south to visit Acireale one afternoon.
Taormina:
The photos are in no particular order.
Breakfast at Villa Schuler
The lower part of this wall, and the foundation of these buildings date back to Roman times. These bricks were set 2000 years ago.
Sicilian Cannoli – They’re a cream-filled pastry, and very sweet.
Traditional Sicilian ceramic designs are everywhere.
Traditional Sicilian Lace Designs
The walls of the Teatro Greco – The ancient Greek amphitheater in Taormina.
The old gate of the town – Porta Messina
Ancient Byzantine Tombs – Taormina
Friendly Local Residents
The view from the stairs on the cliffs behind the Greek Amphitheatre. Click on this photo to open an interactive panorama taken from a spot a little farther up the hill.
Stairs are everywhere in Taormina. It’s on steep slopes.
Taormina’s Ancient Greek Amphitheatre – Click on this photo to open a new window with an interactive panorama photo.
A “Trinacria” – A Sicilian triskelion symbol – It goes back about 6000 years. I think they’re not sure of the origin..
Piazza IX Aprile, Taormina – Click on this photo to open a new window with an interactive panorama.
Click on this photo to open a new window with an interactive panorama photo taken from this location.
The old gate of the town – Porta Catania
The back gardens at my hotel – Villa Schuler
From the roof of Hotel Villa Schuler
From the roof of Hotel Villa Schuler – Click on the photo to open a new window with an interactive panorama photo.
Taking a coffee break at a café in Piazza IX Aprile, Taormina
Acireale:
Piazza Duomo, Acireale – Click on this photo to open a new window with an interactive panorama.
Acireale
Acireale
Acireale
Acireale