{"id":113,"date":"2015-01-20T14:43:33","date_gmt":"2015-01-20T14:43:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.wishsicily.com\/blog\/?p=113"},"modified":"2026-04-01T14:43:17","modified_gmt":"2026-04-01T12:43:17","slug":"top-tourist-attractions-taormina","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.wishsicily.com\/blog\/top-tourist-attractions-taormina\/","title":{"rendered":"Top 6 Tourist Attractions in Taormina"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>On your vacation you will not want to miss out on seeing the charming picturesque city of Taormina, Sicily. It is a historically rich city perched on top of a rocky mountain overlooking the sea. The city has been influenced by the Greeks, Romans, Byzantines, Arabs, Spanish and French, making it a wonderful microcosm of history. Here is a nice <strong>guide to Taormina<\/strong> and the <strong>best ways to enjoy this magical city<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wishsicily.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/12\/taormina-theatre.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-116\" src=\"https:\/\/www.wishsicily.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/12\/taormina-theatre-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"taormina-theatre\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.wishsicily.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/12\/taormina-theatre-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.wishsicily.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/12\/taormina-theatre-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.wishsicily.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/12\/taormina-theatre-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.wishsicily.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/12\/taormina-theatre-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.wishsicily.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/12\/taormina-theatre-2048x1365.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>The <strong>weather in Taormina<\/strong> is usually nice and sunny, especially during the summer months, so it is best to enjoy its medieval streets and best attractions. The <strong>beaches<\/strong> have amazing views of Mount Etna.<\/p>\n<p><strong>What to see in Taormina<\/strong>:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>the Taormina Greek theater<\/li>\n<li>the Roman Amphitheater of Taormina or Odeon theater<\/li>\n<li>Taormina market<\/li>\n<li>the castle in the Castelmola district of the city<\/li>\n<li>the 14<sup>th<\/sup> century abbey Badia Vecchia<\/li>\n<li>Palazzo Corvaia<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Of course these are only a few parts of Taormina\u2019s history and attractions, but there are also a few <strong>excursions you can take nearby the city<\/strong>. The nearby city of Naxos is the oldest Greek city in Sicily, and is only a few kilometers away. Mount Etna is also reachable but the real gem is the Alcantara Gorge and its beaches. It is a basalt formation created by the volcano which makes for a stunning view and a wonderful beach excursion during the peak of tourist season.<\/p>\n<p>The <strong>local cuisine<\/strong> is yet another highlight of this charming city. The main streets are lined with restaurants serving up the best seafood, pizza and other local cuisine. The city is connected by a cable car that can take you up and down the hill, making it an easy and wonderful destination for anyone traveling to Taormina. It is such a unique city rich with history and a view that is not to be missed.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>On your vacation you will not want to miss out on seeing the charming picturesque city of Taormina, Sicily. It is a historically rich city perched on top of a rocky mountain overlooking the sea. 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