Taormina

The Roman wall, which, when recently discovered, was falsely named Le Naumachie, which is Greek for Sea Battle. Of course, it has nothing to do with mock sea battles….

A beautifully decorated house in an artistic corner of Taormina.

The artistic theme of Saracen wars extends beyond marionette theatre….

Roman theatre

Marble column fragment with an intricate design. Greek theatre, Taormina.

The Teatro Greco has an interesting archeological architecture display. Here are column capitals: two corinthian and the middle one is ionian.

Teatro Greco, which was used and extended by the Romans.

Teatro Greco, framing Mt. Etna.

Taormina and Mt. Etna from the Teatro Greco.

The view south from the Teatro Greco.

Teatro Greco

Teatro Greco

The town is connected to a resort beach by a short funivia ride.

Palazzo Corvaja

Ceramics shop

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