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Map of Taormina

Places, itineraries and practical points around Taormina.

29 points of interest12 categories

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Landmarks

Porta Catania — The southern gateway to the old town: medieval gate with the Aragonese coat of arms.
Clock Tower — The medieval tower that splits the Corso, at the entrance to Piazza IX Aprile.

Museums

Ancient Theatre of Taormina — The Greco-Roman theatre with views of Mount Etna: the symbol of Taormina.

Churches

Taormina Cathedral — The fortified Cathedral of San Nicolò: stern façade and Baroque fountain out front.

Viewpoints

Sant'Antonio viewpoint — Panoramic terrace near Porta Catania: views of the bay and Capo Sant'Andrea.

Beaches

Isola Bella — Nature reserve: a tiny island linked by a strip of sand.

Parks

Villa Comunale — The seafront public garden, with Victorian-style follies and shaded paths.

Streets & squares

Piazza IX Aprile — The terrace-square on Corso Umberto, with checkered paving and Etna views.
Corso Umberto — The main street of the old town: shops, cafés and palazzi between Porta Messina and Porta Catania.

Transport

Mazzarò cable car — The fastest way down to the sea, skipping the switchbacks.

Villages

Castelmola — The hilltop village above Taormina: 360° views, almond wine, fewer crowds.

Restaurants

Principe Cerami — Michelin-starred at San Domenico Palace. Chef Mantarro, creative Sicilian cuisine with Etna views.
Otto Geleng — Michelin-starred at Grand Hotel Timeo. Eight covers with views of the Ancient Theatre and Etna.
St. George by Heinz Beck — Two Michelin stars at The Ashbee Hotel. Palm-fringed terrace with views of the Straits.
La Capinera — Michelin-starred in Spisone. Chef D'Agostino, catch of the day and seaside terrace.
Vineria Modì — Michelin-starred (1★). Contemporary Sicilian cuisine and fine wines in a side alley.
Andreas Restaurant — Austrian-Taorminese chef Zangerl. Sicily reinterpreted with Northern precision, facing Villa Comunale.
Trattoria da Nino — Three-generation family trattoria. Sicilian cuisine, fresh fish, sea view. Near the cable car.
Osteria Nero D'Avola — Osteria on Piazza San Domenico. Sicilian cuisine, extensive wine list. Medieval setting.
Tischi Toschi — Slow Food trattoria near the Cathedral. No fixed menu: daily cooking with market produce.
Al Saraceno — Restaurant-pizzeria with the highest terrace in Taormina. 360° views of Etna, the bay, and old town.
Vicolo Stretto — Restaurant-pizzeria in an alley off Piazza IX Aprile. Fish, pizza, outdoor tables in the lane.
Granduca Restaurant — 15th-century palazzo on the Corso with sea-view terrace. Sicilian cuisine, fish, pizza.
Baronessa Restaurant — Elegant restaurant on Corso Umberto. Sicilian fish and meat, refined setting.
Casa Grugno — Long-standing restaurant in a side alley. Creative Sicilian cuisine, one of Taormina's oldest names.
Licchio's — Gluten-free specialist bar-restaurant. 72h leavened pizza, arancini. AIC certified.
Bam Bar — Taormina's most famous granita bar. Artisanal granita with warm brioche, Sicilian breakfast.
Gelatomania — Long-standing artisanal gelateria at the start of the Corso. Bronte pistachio, almond, seasonal flavours.
Bar Capriccio — Pastry bar on the Corso. Freshly filled cannoli, artisanal gelato, granita and Sicilian pastries.

Restaurants

Principe Cerami — Michelin-starred at San Domenico Palace. Chef Mantarro, creative Sicilian cuisine with Etna views.

Otto Geleng — Michelin-starred at Grand Hotel Timeo. Eight covers with views of the Ancient Theatre and Etna.

St. George by Heinz Beck — Two Michelin stars at The Ashbee Hotel. Palm-fringed terrace with views of the Straits.

La Capinera — Michelin-starred in Spisone. Chef D'Agostino, catch of the day and seaside terrace.

Vineria Modì — Michelin-starred (1★). Contemporary Sicilian cuisine and fine wines in a side alley.

Andreas Restaurant — Austrian-Taorminese chef Zangerl. Sicily reinterpreted with Northern precision, facing Villa Comunale.

Trattoria da Nino — Three-generation family trattoria. Sicilian cuisine, fresh fish, sea view. Near the cable car.

Osteria Nero D'Avola — Osteria on Piazza San Domenico. Sicilian cuisine, extensive wine list. Medieval setting.

Tischi Toschi — Slow Food trattoria near the Cathedral. No fixed menu: daily cooking with market produce.

Al Saraceno — Restaurant-pizzeria with the highest terrace in Taormina. 360° views of Etna, the bay, and old town.

Vicolo Stretto — Restaurant-pizzeria in an alley off Piazza IX Aprile. Fish, pizza, outdoor tables in the lane.

Granduca Restaurant — 15th-century palazzo on the Corso with sea-view terrace. Sicilian cuisine, fish, pizza.

Baronessa Restaurant — Elegant restaurant on Corso Umberto. Sicilian fish and meat, refined setting.

Casa Grugno — Long-standing restaurant in a side alley. Creative Sicilian cuisine, one of Taormina's oldest names.

Licchio's — Gluten-free specialist bar-restaurant. 72h leavened pizza, arancini. AIC certified.

Bam Bar — Taormina's most famous granita bar. Artisanal granita with warm brioche, Sicilian breakfast.

Gelatomania — Long-standing artisanal gelateria at the start of the Corso. Bronte pistachio, almond, seasonal flavours.

Bar Capriccio — Pastry bar on the Corso. Freshly filled cannoli, artisanal gelato, granita and Sicilian pastries.