Sicily

Outdoor restaurants  galore.

The name of the restaurant I had lunch.

Columns of the Ancient theater of Taormina

The Ancient theater of Taormina is built for the most part of brick, and is therefore probably of Roman date.

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Besides the ancient Greek theater, it has many old churches, lively bars, fine restaurants and antique shops.

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And below the sweeping views of the hillside and bay areas below to the water.

Built right down to the water line from high above.

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Looking down the coast toward Messina.

View of the Taormina coast.

Sweeping ocean views

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Nearby small village built along the top of the local hills.

A cable car connects the historic center of Taormina with its beach area of Mazzarò.  The cable car goes every 15 minutes