Ancient theatre of Taormina, Ancient Greek theatre in Taormina, Italy
The theatre features a semicircular cavea carved into rock, with a monumental stage adorned by Corinthian columns and superimposed arcades.
Built in the third century BC by Greeks, the structure underwent modifications during Roman times to accommodate gladiatorial competitions.
The venue hosts the Taormina Film Festival, alongside theatrical performances, concerts, and award ceremonies throughout the year.
The theatre welcomes visitors daily with seasonal operating hours and provides audio guides in multiple languages for enhanced exploration.
The seating area provides direct views of the Ionian Sea and Mount Etna, creating a natural backdrop for performances.
Location: Taormina
Official opening: 301
Capacity: 10000
Accessibility: Wheelchair limited access
Address: Via Teatro Greco, 1, 98039 Taormina ME, Italy
Phone: +39094224291
Website: http://dati.beniculturali.it/mibact/luoghi/www.regione.sicilia.it
GPS coordinates: 37.85220,15.29260
Latest update: May 26, 2025 21:25
Italy preserves numerous historical sites away from standard tourist routes, ranging from medieval hill towns to Etruscan burial grounds. These locations document different periods of Italian history through architecture, art and natural settings. The collection includes Roman archaeological sites such as Palazzo Valentini Domus Romane, where ancient townhouses remain beneath modern streets, and Basilica di San Clemente, which displays three construction phases built one above another. In southern Italy, the Sassi of Matera show cave dwellings from prehistoric times, while the Crypt of the Original Sin presents early Christian frescoes from the 8th century. The architectural variety ranges from the conical trulli houses in Alberobello to the Moorish inspired rooms of Sammezzano Castle. Civita di Bagnoregio sits on a tufa rock plateau separated from surrounding land by erosion. The Greek Theatre of Taormina and the Temple of Concordia in Agrigento document the ancient Greek presence in Sicily. Natural formations such as Grotta Azzurra on Capri and the thermal springs of Saturnia complement the historical structures. The sites spread across the entire country, from the Alps to the Aeolian Islands.
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