PHOTO: Hand-laid Bricks at Varo Church in Taormina, Sicily
Beautiful street scenes like this one, where hand-laid bricks create a sunburst pattern at the entrance to Varo Church, are the norm in Taormina, Sicily, Italy.
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PHOTO: Typical Cobblestone Street in Taormina, Sicily
Typical cobblestone street in Taormina, Sicily, fronted by lovingly restored buildings awash with wrought iron balconies and potted plants.
PHOTO: Porta Catania, One of the Original City Gates in Taormina, Sicily
Porta Catania, built in 1440, is one of the original gates that led into the hilltop town of Taormina, Sicily. It marks the western end of Corso Umberto, the city’s main street.
PHOTO: Public Gardens in Taormina, Sicily
Cliffside pathway along the brilliant blue Ionian Sea at the Gardens of the Villa Communale, commonly called the Public Gardens in Taormina, Sicily, Italy. The gardens were designed in the late 19th century by Lady Florence Trevelyan, who was asked to leave Britain after a dalliance with future king, Edward VII.
PHOTO: Piazza IX Aprile and the Former Sant Agostino Church in Taormina, Sicily
Piazza IX Aprile, anchored by the former Gothic Sant Agostino Church, seen here from the steps of the Church of San Giuseppe. This piazza, or plaza, is the heart of Taormina and the gateway to the oldest part of the city. The old church now serves as a quasi-public library, which also occasionally hosts art … Read more
