Castelmola and Bar Turrisi

Bar Turrisi http://www.barturrisi.com/ at Castelmola http://castelmola.blogspot.com/ At the end of the 19th century the famous German baron W. Von Gloden sent a message to all the world with his photographs of nude men and almond trees, as well as with his poetry, reflecting Sicily's absolute freedom. These ideals, always floating on the air of this warm and dry land, find a collocation and an exaltation well defined in Bar Turrisi. The Penis, together with the other ornamental items such as a Sicilian cart, puppets, old keys to mention a few, try to synthesize part of Sicilian culture.

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Taormina really seems to be born as a touristic resort since past times, when ancient people like the Sicels, Greeks, Romans, Byzantines, Saracens, Arabs, Normans and Spaniards chose it as their residential site thank to its favourable position, mild climate and magic atmosphere. Nowadays visitors can still find fine examples of Taormina’s golden times : the splendid Greek Thetre, the Roman "Naumachiae", the 13th century Cathedral of Saint Nicolò, the 14th century Palazzo Corvaja, the 16th century Palace of the Dukes of Saint.Stefano, the public gardens, the "Badia Vecchia" (Ancient Abbey) and many others.

The resort was first publicised by a trio of german artists : in 1787 J.W.Goethe discovered the beauties of Sicily and, in particular, of Taormina. He wrote the world known novel "Italian Journey", in which he describes the beauties of this land and its people and pronounced Taormina a "patch of paradise". The german painter Otto Geleng rose intereset in parisan art galleries exibiting his paintings about this magical landscapes. His contemporary, the young prussian photographer Wilhelm von Gloeden settled down in 1880 and made Taormina famous to all conservative european cultural clubs with his artistic portraits of nude sheperd boys with the volcano Etna on the backstage.

Since then many important celebrities visited Taormina, electing it as their "escapade place " from chaotic city life. Patrik Brydone D.H. Lawrence, Truman Capote, Alexander Dumas, Anatole France, Andrè Gide, Paul Klee, Guy de Maupassant, Luigi Pirandello, John Steinbeck, Gustav Klimt, Elio Vittorini, Oscar Wilde, Richard Wagner, Johannes Brahms spent happy moments here. In more recent times movie, theatre and music celebrities such as Ingmar Bergmann, Francis Ford Coppola, Leonard Bergman, Marlene Dietrich, Greta Garbo, Federico Fellini, Cary Grant, Tyrone Power, Gregory Peck, Marcello Mastroianni, Elisabeth Taylor, Woody Allen have spent pleasant and memorable holidays in the Mediterranean pearl.

Atahotel Capotaormina suburb: Mazzarò,

Atahotel Capotaormina
suburb: Mazzarò, Taormina, Via Nazionale 105

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Located on the promontory cliffs bearing the same name, under the city of Taormina, the Atahotel Capotaormina is a unique building of its kind. Whereas normal hotels develop in height, Capotaormina hotel's floors follow the profile of the cliff sloping towards the sea.

Surrounded on three sides by the sea, the hotel enjoys wonderful panoramic views: on the right, the impressive profile of the Etna and of the Baia di Giardini Naxos, an unforgettable scenery during the sunset; on the left, the famous Isolabella, linked to the land by a slight strip of sand, the panorama of Capo Sant'Andrea and, in the clearest days, the lighted coast of Calabria; in front, the vastity of the sea spacing at 180° and the view of the garden on the cliff and of the swimming pool.

On the first floor there are wide terraces and from each one of the 200 guest rooms different panoramic views can be enjoyed. The hotel has 3 restaurants, 3 bars, shopping boutiques, hair dresser, tobacco store, gym with personal trainer, outdoor swimming pool, jacuzzi, sauna, private beach and vast congressional areas, altogether making it a beautiful holiday and congressional destination in Italy.
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Grand Hotel Timeo Taormina, Via Teatro Greco 59
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Hotel Villa Sirina Taormina, Via Crocifisso 30 - Contrada Sirina
€ 186 per room per night
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Hotel Villa Sant'Andrea suburb: Mazzarò, Taormina, Via Nazionale 137
€ 235 per room per night
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Hotel Villa Taormina Taormina, Via Tommaso Fazzello 39

€ 240 per room per night

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Hotel Villa Paradiso Taormina, Via Roma 2

€ 205 per room per night
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Hotel Villa Carlotta Taormina, Via Luigi Pirandello 81
€ 210 per room per night
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Grande Albergo Monte Tauro Taormina, Via Madonna delle Grazie 3
€ 250 per room per night

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Hotel Il Piccolo Giardino Taormina, Salita Lucio Denti 4

€ 135 per room per night

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Hotel Bel Soggiorno Taormina, Via Luigi Pirandello 60

€ 130 per room per night

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Hotel Del Corso Taormina, Corso Umberto 238

€ 135 per room per night

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Hotel Bay Palace Taormina, Strada Statale 114, 248 - Località Spisone

€ 110 per room per night

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Hotel Isola Bella suburb: Mazzarò, Taormina, Via Nazionale 196 - Località Isola Bella

€ 142 per room per night

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Jonic Hotel Mazzarò suburb: Mazzarò, Taormina, Via Nazionale 224

€ 90 per room per night

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Hotel Villa Ducale Taormina, Via Leonardo da Vinci 60

€ 199 per room per night

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Hotel Villa Kristina Taormina, Via Leonardo da Vinci 23/E

€ 96 per room per night

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Hotel Svizzera Taormina, Via Luigi Pirandello 26

€ 105 per room per night

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Hotel Villa Fiorita Taormina, Via Luigi Pirandello 39

€ 125 per room per night

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Hotel Soleado Taormina, Via Dietro Cappuccini 41/A

€ 89 per room per night

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Hotel Condor Taormina, Via Dietro Cappuccini 25

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Hotel Victoria Taormina, Corso Umberto I 81

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Hotel Taodomus Taormina, Corso Umberto I 224

€ 150 per room per night

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Hotel Elios Taormina, Via Bagnoli Croce 98

€ 80 per room per night

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Hotel Lido Méditerranée suburb: Mazzarò, Taormina, Via Nazionale - Località Spisone

€ 140 per room per night

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Castelmola a jewel

Perched above Taormina lies one of Sicily’s most beautiful villages, Castelmola a jewel positioned atop a mountain and dominating the landscape below. Offfering one of Europe’s most spectacular views over the ancient Greek Theatre of Taormina, the bay of Giardini Naxos and Mount Etna which can often be seen erupting and providing an incomparable backdrop for this unique and charmed village.

Located in the Province of Messina about 170kms from Palermo and 40kms from Messina. On a clear day one can see the vibrant city of Catania and the ancient city of Siracusa on the Ionian Coast. Dating from the Bronze age, the Greeks colonised the village developing the links to Taormina, the fortress and the Madonna della Rocca.

The main Piazza leads into narrow winding streets filled with hidden treasures, including the famous Bar Turrisi made famous by its traditional foods and Almond Wine and for its fabulous views over the Bay of Giardini and Taormina. The village is protected by Saint George and feasted on the 23rd of April annully.

Castelmola borders the following municipalities: Gaggi, Letojanni, Mongiuffi Melia, Taormina.

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Castelmola is an interesting and picturesque settlement, where a certain rugged authenticity mixes with tourist-oriented craft shops. Signs lead you uphill to the thirteenth-century Castello, which is dramatically situated to command the hills and valleys. The little streets and alleys are worth exploring before you make your way back down to Taormina. The little town has a suprisingly imposing Duomo, and several smaller churches, including the Chiesa di San Giorgio (1450) which contains a charming little statue of St. George on his charger.

There are plenty of restaurants and cafes in Castelmola, but a nice alternative is to pick up a picnic lunch from the friendly Mini Market general store along Via A. de Gasperi (which leads from Piazza San Antonio). You can have the rolls filled with delicious local cheeses, or whatever you fancy, and sit down for a pleasant outdoors meal on the next stretch of the walk.

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Comuni of the Province of Messina

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