Teatro Antico di Taormina
Taormina, Italy
A Greek theatre rebuilt by the Romans, with a stage that frames Mount Etna and the Ionian Sea in a single view. Visit early or late in the day, as midday is hot and busy, and expect a steep walk up from the town car parks.
The Teatro Antico di Taormina dates from the 3rd century BC, when the town was still called Tauromenion. The Romans later rebuilt it, probably under Hadrian or Trajan, and in the 3rd century AD turned the orchestra into an arena. With a diameter of more than 100 m, it is the second-largest ancient theatre in Sicily after Syracuse. From the upper rows the view takes in Etna, the Ionian Sea and the coast of Calabria. In his "Italian Journey", Goethe called the place one of the most beautiful he had ever seen.
The theatre is still used as a stage today, for example for the Taormina Film Fest, concerts and opera. Allow about an hour for a visit. The town sits on a slope above the sea, so expect a climb on foot. Mornings and evenings are cooler and usually quieter than midday.
- Nearest town
- Taormina, Italy
- Category
- History & culture
- GPS
- 37.8523, 15.2920
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Hours, fees and access change. Confirm with the operator or park before you go.
Good to know
Best time to go
The most pleasant months are usually March–May and October–November. Still fine, with some compromises, in June, September and December–February. Hot in July–August. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)
Getting there
- Italy: Motorway tolls. Tolls on most autostrade; pay at the barrier by card or cash. Motorway limit for cars: 130 km/h.
Nearby
Campsites nearby
- Area di sosta camper Sant’AntonioMotorhome stopover1 km from Teatro Antico di Taormina · 20 pitchesMotorhomesElectricityToiletsWaste disposalWi-Fi
- ParadiseCampsite6 km from Teatro Antico di Taormina · 250 pitchesTentsCaravansMotorhomesElectricityWaste disposalDogs allowed
- Camping Int'l AlmoetiaCampsite7 km from Teatro Antico di TaorminaTentsCaravansMotorhomesElectricityWi-Fi
- Camping Forza d'Agrò MareCampsite7 km from Teatro Antico di Taormina · 65 pitchesTentsCaravansMotorhomesElectricityDrinking waterShowersToiletsWaste disposal
- Triscell - Area Attrezzata e Sosta CamperMotorhome stopover10 km from Teatro Antico di Taormina · 40 pitchesMotorhomesElectricityDrinking waterToiletsWaste disposalWi-Fi
- Area attrezzata SpuligniMotorhome stopover23 km from Teatro Antico di TaorminaCaravansMotorhomesElectricityDrinking waterShowersToiletsDogs allowed
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FAQs
Where is Teatro Antico di Taormina?
Teatro Antico di Taormina is in Taormina, Italy, at GPS 37.8523, 15.2920. It is about 12 km from Savoca.
Can you camp near Teatro Antico di Taormina?
Yes. The nearest campsite listed in OpenStreetMap is Area di sosta camper Sant’Antonio, about 1 km away; within 25 km there are 25 campsites and motorhome stopovers.
What is there to see near Teatro Antico di Taormina?
Places worth a stop nearby: Alcantara Gorges (11 km), Etna north: Piano Provenzana (24 km), Etna – Rifugio Sapienza (31 km) and Norman castle of Aci Castello (35 km).
When is the best time to visit Teatro Antico di Taormina?
The most pleasant months are usually March–May and October–November. Still fine, with some compromises, in June, September and December–February. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)