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Messina Gate – Greco-Roman Amphitheater of Taormina loop from Taormina

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Messina Gate – Greco-Roman Amphitheater of Taormina loop from Taormina

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Messina Gate – Greco-Roman Amphitheater of Taormina loop from Taormina

00:40

2.42km

40m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: June 24, 2026

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Start point

Bus stop

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533 m

Messina Gate

Highlight • Historical Site

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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844 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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978 m

Church of St. Joseph

Highlight • Religious Site

Baroque church from the end of the 17th century. Accessible from Corso Umberto I via an outside staircase. To the right of the Campanile church. Inside, a baroque stucco design of a single-nave room

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1.03 km

Vicolo Stretto (Narrowest Alleyway in Taormina)

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Smallest stairway in Taormina.

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1.19 km

Naumachia of Taormina

Highlight • Historical Site

Brick wall 122m long. Ancient site. Gymnasium?

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1.42 km

Balconies on Via Teatro Greco, Taormina

Highlight • Viewpoint

A fantastic corner of architecture and greenery as you stroll towards the Greek theatre of Taormina

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1.61 km

Ancient Baptismal Font with Sea View

Highlight • Monument

You can discover this beautiful old baptismal font inconspicuously on the side of the street behind a grille.

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1.65 km

Greco-Roman Amphitheater of Taormina

Highlight • Historical Site

During his trip to Italy, Johann Wolfgang von Goethe came here and remained speechless at the sight of the Greek theater (3rd century BC), symbol of the city.

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2.42 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

1.08 km

851 m

439 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

1.32 km

771 m

316 m

Elevation

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Weather

Tuesday 14 July

37°C

26°C

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Messina Gate – Greco-Roman Amphitheater of Taormina loop from Taormina

Messina Gate

Corso Umberto I (Taormina)

Church of St. Joseph

Vicolo Stretto (Narrowest Alleyway in Taormina)

Naumachia of Taormina

Balconies on Via Teatro Greco, Taormina

Ancient Baptismal Font with Sea View

Greco-Roman Amphitheater of Taormina

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