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Messina Gate – Duca di Cesarò Park loop from Taormina

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Messina Gate – Duca di Cesarò Park loop from Taormina

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Messina Gate – Duca di Cesarò Park loop from Taormina

01:17

4.32km

140m

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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: June 24, 2026

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656 m

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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967 m

Messina Gate

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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 …

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1.45 km

Statue of the Lovers

Highlight • Monument

Right at the main entrance of the very worth seeing city park.

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1.53 km

Duca di Cesarò Park

Highlight • Monument

A truly beautiful and highly recommended park, and a must-see if you're in the area!

Admission is free!

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1.97 km

Odeon of Taormina

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The Odeon is another smaller Greek-style theater built during the Roman Empire.
The remains of the Odeon were only discovered by chance during construction work in 1892.

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2.11 km

Greek Theatre

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The ancient Greek amphitheater is considered the pinnacle of historical sights in Taormina. Perched on a hill, it offers breathtaking panoramic views of the shimmering sea, the Bay of Naxos, …

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4.06 km

Fountain of Piazza Duomo

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Really nice fountain in close proximity to the church.

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4.32 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

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3.32 km

764 m

199 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

2.41 km

930 m

842 m

107 m

Elevation

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Sunday 12 July

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September 26, 2025,🇮🇹 Taormina 26.9.2025

When the first vacationers crossed the Strait of Medina, the strait between Sicily and the Italian mainland, in search of relaxation a few hundred years ago, Taormina quickly became a favorite of high European society. Gradually, this inspiring city became a muse for writers and artists, from Goethe and Oscar Wilde to Gustav Klimt. Today, Taormina is considered the most …

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May 19, 2022,🚶‍♂️ (I) Alte Stadt Taormina in Sizilien

Taormina is the most beautiful ancient city of Sicily, founded by the Greeks and Romans. With a large amphitheater from the old days.
Extremely touristy with masses of people, so seen a bit ambivalent, but otherwise very nice with the many old buildings and the charm.

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September 14, 2025,[Sizilien | Taormina] Auf den Felsen über dem Meer

High above the sea, on the slopes of Monte Tauron, clings the city of Taormina. With over 10,000 inhabitants, it's not all that small. Due to its spectacular location, it's one of Sicily's tourist hotspots. Even good old Johann Wolfgang von Goethe visited here. But let's start from the beginning...

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September 8, 2025,Taromina

But it is still interesting and beautiful and you can also find corners without many people

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April 8, 2025,Taormina 🇮🇹

Taormina is one of the most beautiful places I've ever visited.

Located 204 meters above the sea coast directly below, with the Sicilian mountains and snow-capped Mount Etna clearly visible in the background, Taormina's city center is also worth seeing. In addition to the ancient theater, the beautiful "Florence Trevelyn" city park, and the elevated view of the sea, these …

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Messina Gate – Duca di Cesarò Park loop from Taormina

Corso Umberto I (Taormina)

Messina Gate

Statue of the Lovers

Duca di Cesarò Park

View of Mount Etna

Odeon of Taormina

Greek Theatre

Fountain of Piazza Duomo

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