Saint-Onuphre Church (Sant' Onofrio)
In addition to the unhampered view from the terrace, this church contains different decorative elements from the 17C, a coffered ceiling livened by anthropomorphic figures and a paving of local black and red marble from Taormina. The presbytery accommodates a small parish museum that exhibits farming equipment, a life-size statue of Saint Onuphre in silver, liturgical objects and some paintings.
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Church of the Annunciation (Annunziata)
This Norman era church situated beside a cemetery has preserved a finely worked portal in limestone, despite having been rebuilt several times.
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Monte di PietÃ
The Pawnbroker's in Messina is located in the late mannerist style palace. Partly destroyed by the earthquake in 1908, the upper level was never rebuilt, giving an unfinished aspect to the building. The most remarkable element in the building is its massive doorway with diamond cutters, flanked by sturdy columns and surmounted by a broken arched shape tympanum and a balcony supported by volute consoles.
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Greek Theatre (Teatro Greco)
Le theatre was built by the Greeks but remodelled by the Romans who laid it out for circus games. Profiting from the terrain, the builders carved out part of the stone seats from the rock. From the high cavea, you will be enchanted by the magnificent panoramic view over Etna and the coast. The perfect acoustics mean that it can host the international festival of film, theatre, ballet and symphony music at Taormina Arte.
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