Catania Gate (Porto Catania), built in 1440, is one of the original gates to the hilltop resort town of Taormina, Sicily. It accesses the Corso Umberto, the main street of the city. See more at my Messina and Taormina, Sicily Gallery.
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The ancient Greek Theater of Taormina’s construction starting in the 3rd century BC, and was later embellished by the Romans. The theater overlooks the Ionian Sea and Mount Etna, Sicily. For the best viewing experience, click to select a high resolution version.
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View of Messina, Sicily looking from the Messina Harbor towards the Hills of San Rizzo. For the best viewing experience, click to see a high resolution version.
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In theaters of ancient Greece, the skene was a structure behind the stage providing a space for stage scenery, an additional elevated stage, and storage. The façade typically included columns, arches, statues and other architectural features. The ancient Greek Theater of Taormina’s construction starting in the 3rd century BC, and was later embellished by the Romans. The theater overlooks the Ionian Sea and Mount Etna, Sicily.
Built in the 12 century AD, when Sicily was under Norman rule, the Church of the Santissima Annunziata dei Catalani is an example of Sicilian Norman architecture with its mix of different cultural elements.
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