Information about the Greek Roman Theater Taormina Sicily
With views of the Mediterranean, Mount Etna, Calabria and the beautiful Sicilian countryside, a visit to the Greek-Roman theater in Toarmina Sicily is a must-see destination. You can easily reach it from Catania or Taormina.
It is the second-largest theater in Sicily, the largest being in the southern port town of Siracusa. It is also known as the Teatro Antico di Taormina.
Originally it was built as a teatro Greco, or from the Greek period. It was built in the 3rd century BC. The Romans later rebuilt it, which took decades to complete, and thus shows its Roman influence with its brick construction.
It measures 120 meters in diameter (larger than an American football field) and about 20 meters high. The theater has 3 main sections, one for the orchestra, one for the scene and one for the cavea.
The Greeks used it for musical concerts and performances. The Romans also added gladiator battles.
Today it is currently used for opera, concerts and theatrical performances including some very high-profile performers.
Driving Distances to Greek-Roman Theater in Taormina, Sicily
To get there from Palermo it is a five-hour drive.
It is about an hour drive from Catania.
The address and phone number for the Ancient Theater in Taormina:
Via Teatro Greco, 1, 98039 Taormina ME, Italy
PHONE: +39 0942 23220
Photo Credit below: Enrico Rubicondo
The views from the ancient theater are spectacular. On a clear day you can see the Calabrian coast and the majestic and active volcano Mount Etna. The scenic Ionian coast of Sicily is also visible.
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