• Palazzo della Badia Vecchia - Museo archeologico di Taormina - Constructed between the 13th and 14th centuries, its walls narrate a tale of defense and tranquility. Initially, it was likely a fortified structure from the Swabian era. Notice the Catalan-Gothic style battlements: they appear… Listen to the Full Audio Guide!
• Scale accesso Castello Saraceno - The earliest defensive structures here date back to Greek times, around the 4th century BC. The Greeks quickly recognized the strategic importance of this hill: from this vantage point, one could oversee the… Listen to the Full Audio Guide!
• Chiesa di San Giuseppe - This church was established between the late 17th and early 18th centuries, during a period of reconstruction following the significant earthquakes that affected eastern Sicily. Taormina, like many cities on the island, was… Listen to the Full Audio Guide!
• Chiesa di San Pancrazio - This church is dedicated to San Pancrazio, traditionally considered the first bishop of the city. It is believed he arrived in Sicily in the 1st century AD, sent by the Apostle Peter to spread… Listen to the Full Audio Guide!
• Corso Umberto - This path has existed for over two thousand years. During Roman times, it was part of the Via Valeria, a crucial route that connected territories, goods, people, and destinies. Today, it still connects, but in a different manner… Listen to the Full Audio Guide!
• Duomo di Taormina - The cathedral was established in the 13th century, a time when faith and defense were intertwined. Hence, its appearance is solid, almost austere. The thick walls, compact shapes, and the façade that resembles a… Listen to the Full Audio Guide!
• Villa Comunale - As you walk along the shaded paths, know that this space originated in the late 19th century as a private garden. Florence Trevelyan, an English noblewoman with a free and visionary spirit, envisioned and nurtured it. Dismissed by the British court… Listen to the Full Audio Guide!
• Piazza IX Aprile - Meditation “Between Fire and Wave”.
• Naumachia - Antico Gymnasium romano - This wall dates back to the Roman Imperial Age, between the 1st and 2nd centuries AD. It stretches over a hundred meters and is constructed in red brick, using a Roman technique called… Listen to the Full Audio Guide!
• The Odeon - This small covered theatre dates back to Roman imperial times, likely between the 1st and 2nd centuries AD. It was a space for a select few: music, poetry, words meant to be… Listen to the Full Audio Guide!
• Palazzo Corvaja - Its origins trace back to Arab times, around the year 1000, when Taormina was part of an elegant defensive and administrative system. The square tower you see is the most… Listen to the Full Audio Guide!
• Piazza IX Aprile - This square is named after April 9, 1860, a date born from a mistake and transformed into a symbol. On that day, Taormina believed Garibaldi had entered Palermo. It wasn’t true, but the news sparked a… Listen to the Full Audio Guide!
• Porta Catania di Taormina - This gate was constructed in 1440, when Taormina was a fortified city and every entrance held vital importance. Through this opening, they came - Listen to the Full Audio Guide!
• Porta Messina - This gate was reconstructed in 1808 and was originally named Porta Ferdinandea, in honor of Ferdinand I of Bourbon. However, the location is much older: even in medieval times, there existed… Listen to the Full Audio Guide!
• Ancient Theatre of Taormina - This theater was established in the 3rd century BC, when the Greeks selected this specific spot on the hill not only for its beauty but for its energy. Nothing was left to chance. The Greeks believed that places had… Listen to the Full Audio Guide!

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Explore Taormina in a fresh and captivating manner with an interactive audio tour available on your smartphone. The i-Tourist app allows you to discover the city at your own pace, featuring 15 stops filled with stories, intriguing facts, and immersive content. Marvel at Taormina’s renowned Ancient Theatre, offering breathtaking views of Mount Etna and the sea, wander along the bustling Corso Umberto, and visit the charming Piazza IX Aprile, one of Sicily’s most iconic viewpoints.

The tour provides a comprehensive experience: beyond history and art, it encourages you to engage with the locations more mindfully, drawing inspiration from the sights, sounds, and unique ambiance of the Pearl of the Ionian. Enjoy the freedom of no groups and no fixed schedules: start whenever you wish, pause as needed, and experience Taormina in a genuine, flexible, and personal manner. This experience is suitable for all ages, perfect for exploring the city freely and with a deeper perspective.

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