From the ancient time come two city gate, Porta Messina in the north and Porta Catania in the south. Porta Messina is a remnant of a former fortress wall. This natural stone structure is a landmark of the city and you will inevitably go there, or through there, when you stroll over the Corso Umberto

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The gate leads directly into the tourist medieval center 😊

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One of the two preserved city gates in the north of Corso Umberto I.

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3. Taormina Public Garden – Saracens' Trail loop from Taormina

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Elevation 200 m

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Location: Taormina, Messina, Sicily, Italy

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Messina Gate

1. Saracens' Trail – View of Taormina loop from Taormina

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