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Francis Ford Coppola may have helped put Sicily, Italy, on the map when he chose to film parts of the Godfather saga there, but first-timers to the destination will find far more to interest them than references to the Mafia.
The popular resort city of Taormina on the island's east coast has also drawn more than its share of conquerors. In fact, a key attraction is the ancient Greco-Roman theater, which is perched dramatically on the cliffs in the village center, overlooking the Ionian Sea and Mount Etna beyond.
The beautifully preserved arena on the Via Teatro Greco was originally built by the Greeks, who founded the city in 735 BC. It is a huge draw for tourists, and tourism officials have transformed the space into a venue for a host of concerts, operas and dance performances.
The town and its surroundings pack a punch in terms of appealing attractions, cuisine and climate. It is poised for a tourism boom among repeat visitors from the U.S. eager to move on from such better-known Italian destinations as Tuscany and the Amalfi Coast.
Famous visitors to Taormina over the centuries include Johannes Goethe, Alexandre Dumas, Guy de Maupassant and Truman Capote.
Taormina is a popular cruise destination on the island of Sicily. Ships often dock at the Port of Giardini Naxos, about 20 minutes away from Taormina, and passengers can take a shuttle or taxi to get to the city.
Giardini Naxos itself offers sandy beaches and watersports, including scuba diving and snorkeling, with restaurants, bars, cafes and gelaterias lining the beach. The Museo di Naxos right across from the cruise dock features the history and archaeology of the area, the first Greek colony in Sicily.
Main shore excursions from Giardini Naxos include a day visit to Taormina for shopping and historic landmarks, as well as excursions to nearby Mount Etna.
Compagnia Sicilia Turismo (on Corso Umberto 99 in Taormina) offers pickup at the port and a variety of tours to Mount Etna; it is easy to catch a bus to many other destinations all over the island from there.
Francis Ford Coppola may have helped put Sicily, Italy, on the map when he chose to film parts of the Godfather saga there, but first-timers to the destination will find far more to interest them than references to the Mafia.
The popular resort city of Taormina on the island's east coast has also drawn more than its share of conquerors. In fact, a key attraction is the ancient Greco-Roman theater, which is perched dramatically on the cliffs in the village center, overlooking the Ionian Sea and Mount Etna beyond.
The beautifully preserved arena on the Via Teatro Greco was originally built by the Greeks, who founded the city in 735 BC. It is a huge draw for tourists, and tourism officials have transformed the space into a venue for a host of concerts, operas and dance performances.
The town and its surroundings pack a punch in terms of appealing attractions, cuisine and climate. It is poised for a tourism boom among repeat visitors from the U.S. eager to move on from such better-known Italian destinations as Tuscany and the Amalfi Coast.
Famous visitors to Taormina over the centuries include Johannes Goethe, Alexandre Dumas, Guy de Maupassant and Truman Capote.
Taormina is a popular cruise destination on the island of Sicily. Ships often dock at the Port of Giardini Naxos, about 20 minutes away from Taormina, and passengers can take a shuttle or taxi to get to the city.
Giardini Naxos itself offers sandy beaches and watersports, including scuba diving and snorkeling, with restaurants, bars, cafes and gelaterias lining the beach. The Museo di Naxos right across from the cruise dock features the history and archaeology of the area, the first Greek colony in Sicily.
Main shore excursions from Giardini Naxos include a day visit to Taormina for shopping and historic landmarks, as well as excursions to nearby Mount Etna.
Compagnia Sicilia Turismo (on Corso Umberto 99 in Taormina) offers pickup at the port and a variety of tours to Mount Etna; it is easy to catch a bus to many other destinations all over the island from there.
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