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Ancient Theater
A Greek theater rebuilt by the Romans, its broken stage wall framing the sea and Mount Etna.
- Open
- Every day
- Price
- Paid
- Time Needed
- 1 hour
- Address
- Via del Teatro Greco 1, 98039 TaorminaDirections
- Getting There
- A 5-minute walk from Corso Umberto.
Why Go
The Greeks built the theater in the 3rd century BC, and the Romans enlarged it for gladiator shows. From the top rows the view takes in the coast and the volcano, and it's still used for summer concerts and the Taormina film festival.
Nearby in Taormina
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