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Centre Of City, Taormina, Italy
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The Main Attraction
The Main Attraction

by NiceGinna

Evanston, Illinois

December 21, 2009

The reason most people go to Taormina is to see the remains of the wonderful Greek Theatre. It dates from the 3rd century BC and was later redone by the Romans who used it more for contests than as a theater. One can imagine sitting here, with the ...Read more

From journal Mediterranean Cruise from Rome to Barcelona

Greek Theatre
Greek Theatre

by davidx

Todmorden, England, United Kingdom

April 13, 2002

Words really do fail me. Both for itself and for the views from it, it is one of Europe's really great places. I hope the photos give a better idea although it was hazy so the view does not appear at its best. The appelation 'Greek' is worth a ...Read more

From journal Taormina - truly awesome.

The Greek Theater

by DenaMaria

Altadena, California

August 24, 2000

The Greek Theater is very impressive and dominates the Taormina landscape. Used by the ancient Greeks to stage spectacles and theatrical presentations, the theater is still used today for performances by some of Sicily's top musical stars. Evening ...Read more

From journal Taormina - Sicilian Memories

Greek Ampitheater

by Julie Hood

Galveston, Texas, Texas

July 22, 2000

The Ampitheater's history sucks you in as soon as it comes into view. Although a ruin, it is easy to imagine the events that took place there eons ago. The view of Mount Etna is awesome from here. Don't forget your camera!!

From journal TAORMINA-A SICILIAN PARADISE