Blue Sky Bar, Rooftop bar in Taormina, Italy
Blue Sky Bar sits atop Palazzo Vecchio with a terrace offering panoramic views of Mount Etna and the Mediterranean across Taormina Bay. The space includes a colonial-style indoor lounge furnished with rattan pieces and Mediterranean plants.
The bar occupies the Palazzo Vecchio, built on 16th-century city walls that display Gothic-Catalan crenellations. The building carries the architectural features from that fortified period.
The cocktails here feature Sicilian spirits and local ingredients that reflect the region's culinary heritage. Drinks on the menu carry names inspired by regional places and customs.
The terrace operates from May through October, while winter service moves indoors to the Monsù lounge. The best time to visit is in the late afternoon hours to experience the sunset over the Ionian coast.
A colonial-style orangery here features rattan furnishings and Mediterranean plants, creating a distinctive setting for watching sunsets. This blend of colonial design with southern vegetation creates an unexpected atmosphere.
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