Taormina City Centre Travel Guide
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Visit Taormina City Centre
Popular places to visit

Corso Umberto
During your visit to Taormina, you can find the perfect gifts to bring home at Corso Umberto. While in this walkable area, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.

Greek Theatre
Visit this ancient theater to admire Roman ruins, watch internationally acclaimed musicians and enjoy stunning views across the Bay of Nexus.

Piazza del Duomo
A 17th-century fountain and a 13th-century cathedral are among the historic landmarks on this iconic plaza, where you’ll find a lively market in summer.

Porta di Catania
Pass through this gateway, following in the footsteps of visitors to Taormina many centuries ago, to find trendy cafés and bars in the Old Town.

Naumachie
Lush gardens skirt a cobbled lane facing this triumph of Roman engineering that once carried the town’s water. An ancient wall today hoists modern buildings.

Cathedral of Taormina
You can find out about the history of Taormina with a stop at Cathedral of Taormina. Wander through the beautiful beaches and seaside in this relaxing area.
Things to do

Taormina: Ancient Theater Skip-the-Line Ticket & Audio Guide

COOKING CLASS in Taormina at Chef Massimo HOUSE!!

Full-Day Shared Tour to Taormina from Catania

Taormina: A Self-Guided Audio Tour of Sicily’s Hilltop Town
Top hotels in Taormina City Centre

Hotel Villa Paradiso
Very nice.
Reviewed on 30 Jan 2026

San Domenico Palace, Taormina, A Four Seasons Hotel
Outstanding stay and impeccable service!
Reviewed on 20 Nov 2025

Villa Taormina
The staff is amazing-extremely attentive and helpful. The location is absolutely perfect and a 10 out of 10 for cleanliness. The true definition of a boutique hotel.
Reviewed on 3 Feb 2026

Excelsior Palace Hotel
Very helpful staff, spacious clean rooms and great location with fantastic views
Reviewed on 21 Jan 2026

Hotel Continental
Nice place in the center of town but small. Enjoyed the restaurant.
Reviewed on 3 Jan 2026

Hotel Il Piccolo Giardino
Lovely staff at Hotel Piccolo Giardino made our stay very relaxing. Breakfast in garden with resident cats, restaurant on site and roof top terrace for sunbathing. The location was perfect only one minute from the high street Corsa Umberto. The only drawback was the bathroom was rather tired and ...
Reviewed on 18 Oct 2025
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Other neighbourhoods around Taormina City Centre

Mazzaro
The beaches and abundant dining options are top of the list for many visitors to Mazzaro. A stop by Lido Mazzaro or Isola Bella might round out your trip.

Spisone
While visiting Spisone, you might make a stop by sights like Spisone Beach and Ionian Sea.


