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Inside Background
Architecture 
The impressive collection of monuments, houses, fortresses, archeological sites...
Last edited: 02 June 2009
Culture 
Taormina has been chosen by many artists as a hiding place to regain their...
Last edited: 02 June 2009
Health & Safety 
In common with most of Italy, tourists can feel intimidated by how people in...
Last edited: 26 September 2008
History 
Archeologist affirm that people have lived in the area since the 8th century...
Last edited: 25 June 2006
Neighborhoods 
You’ll definitely enjoy Taormina uptown and downtown section: Taormina town and...
Last edited: 02 June 2009
Recommended Reading 
To learn more about Taormina, you can read Johann Wolfgang von Goethe’s Travels...
Last edited: 28 June 2006
Weather & When to Go 
It is not a goot time to visit Taormina at New Year's Eve. It rains each day...
Last edited: 29 December 2007
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Inside Transportation
Arriving & Departing 
The nearest airport to Taormina is Catania Fontanarossa (70 Kms).  This...
Last edited: 23 July 2008
Getting Around 
You can easily get around Taormina on foot, it is the best way to get to know...
Last edited: 02 June 2009
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Inside Things to Do
Family Travel 
Taormina is mostly a place for singles, couples (of all ages from honeymooners...
Last edited: 28 June 2006
Nightlife 
One spot to consider is TIMEOUT PUB  www.timeoutpub.com This is a great hot...
Last edited: 23 July 2008
The Performing Arts 
If you are planning to visit Taormina in Summer, don’t miss the International...
Last edited: 25 June 2006
Shopping 
Corso Umberto is the street in Taormina that will meet all your needs for...
Last edited: 02 June 2009
Falcons in Flight Show 
At the top of Castelmola in Taormina every day, is the fantastic 'Falcons in...
Last edited: 01 July 2008
Local Walks 
Walking in Taormina Taormina is a good place to walk.  The main Corso Umberto...
Last edited: 28 September 2007
Greek Amphitheater (Teatro Greco) 
IITeatro Antico Di Taormina or in English, Antiquarium of the Ancient Theatre...
Last edited: 16 October 2009
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Inside Dining Scene
Dining Overview 
Eating out in Taormina Taormina has many, many places to eat.  From casual...
Last edited: 28 September 2007
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Inside Italy: For Foreign Visitors
Banks & Money 
In Italy, as in most of  Western Europe, the official currency is the Euro...
Last edited: 28 May 2009
Crossing the Border 
Under a new law passed in May 2007, all non-EU foreign tourists in Italy are...
Last edited: 28 August 2009
Emergencies 
Emergency Telephone Numbers (all toll free) 112 for the 'Carabinieri' (one of...
Last edited: 04 June 2008
Important Phrases 
 Parla Inglese?   Do you speak English?  Grazie  Thank You Prego You are...
Last edited: 18 December 2008
Telephones 
In Italy you must always dial the area code AND the telephone number, even if...
Last edited: 09 November 2009
Tipping & Etiquette 
In Italy service is normally included in the restaurant or bar bill, and...
Last edited: 06 October 2009
How to Avoid Upsetting the Locals 
When you are out and about shopping, museum or church touring and suddenly, you...
Last edited: 22 April 2009
Information to make travelling easier 
A little pre-planning can make your trip go a lot smoother. At least a week or...
Last edited: 02 May 2007
SIM card purchase in Italy 
If you have an unlocked GSM cell phone that supports the GSM 900 and GSM 1800...
Last edited: 03 July 2009
Train Travel Terminology 
This is a few key railway phrases in english & italian.: aisle = corridoio...
Last edited: 26 February 2007
Tuscany siestas! 
Some international car hire companies in downtown Pisa close at 13.00 until...
Last edited: 26 October 2006
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