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Messina Gate – Greco-Roman Amphitheater of Taormina loop from Taormina

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Messina Gate – Greco-Roman Amphitheater of Taormina loop from Taormina

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Messina Gate – Greco-Roman Amphitheater of Taormina loop from Taormina

00:57

3.31km

80m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 15, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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533 m

View of Mount Etna

Highlight • Viewpoint

Fascinating view of Monte Ziretto, still covered in snow in April

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625 m

Taormina City Walls

Highlight • Historical Site

The flower festival in Taormina begins on April 24, 2026, which is why the city will be decorated with flowers.

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1.11 km

Corso Umberto I (Taormina)

Highlight • Settlement

Corso Umberto is a popular promenade in historic Taormina. The antique shopping street invites you to shop and stroll. In cozy cafés you can enjoy the incomparable flair of Taormina.

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1.42 km

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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1.54 km

Balconies on Via Teatro Greco, Taormina

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A fantastic corner of architecture and greenery as you stroll towards the Greek theatre of Taormina

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1.77 km

Greco-Roman Amphitheater of Taormina

Highlight • Historical Site

During his trip to Italy, Johann Wolfgang von Goethe came here and remained speechless at the sight of the Greek theater (3rd century BC), symbol of the city.

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2.39 km

Church of St. Joseph

Highlight • Religious Site

Baroque church from the end of the 17th century. Accessible from Corso Umberto I via an outside staircase. To the right of the Campanile church. Inside, a baroque stucco design of a single-nave room

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2.68 km

Fountain of Piazza Duomo

Highlight • Monument

Really nice fountain in close proximity to the church.

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3.31 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

1.55 km

1.31 km

420 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

1.77 km

895 m

314 m

Elevation

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Weather

Thursday 20 August

32°C

23°C

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Comments

June 2, 2025,Taormina mit schwerem Ausbruch des Etna

Today, everyone was looking up at Etna much more. While we were in Taormina, a severe eruption with a pyroclastic cloud occurred. This pyroclastic cloud is said to have swept down two valleys at a very high speed. Authorities suspect that hikers were killed (burned).

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July 19, 2025,Sizilien und Äolische Inseln, Taormina 🇮🇹🌋🏖

Last day of our trip to Sicily and the Aeolian Islands. 🌋

After returning to Sicily and a relaxing afternoon by the pool and the sea, a stroll through Taormina was on the agenda to round off the day and the trip.

Beautiful historic buildings, luxury shops, and very unique little businesses. The vibrant life here is truly delightful. 😎

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June 4, 2025,Stippvisite Taormina

On the way to Catania?, the mainland has us again, we stopped in the indescribable town of Taormina at the foot of the constantly smoldering Mount Etna.

The atmosphere is indescribable, and 2.5 hours is too short. Of course, we had to visit the historic theater.

It was almost never possible to take photos without people around.

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Messina Gate – Greco-Roman Amphitheater of Taormina loop from Taormina

View of Mount Etna

Taormina City Walls

Corso Umberto I (Taormina)

Messina Gate

Balconies on Via Teatro Greco, Taormina

Greco-Roman Amphitheater of Taormina

Church of St. Joseph

Fountain of Piazza Duomo

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