Taormina is a small town on the east coast of the island of Sicily, Italy, in the Province of Messina, about midway between Messina and Catania. Taormina has been a very popular tourist destination since the 19th century. The present town of Taormina occupies the ancient site, on a lofty hill which forms the last projecting point of the mountain ridge that extends along the coast from Cape Pelorus to this point. The site of the old town is about 300 m above the sea, while a very steep and almost isolated rock, crowned by a Saracen castle, rises about 150 m higher: this is undoubtedly the site of the ancient Arx or citadel, the inaccessible position of which is repeatedly alluded to by ancient writers. Portions of the ancient walls may be traced at intervals all round the brow of the hill, the whole of the summit of which was evidently occupied by the ancient city. Numerous fragments of ancient buildings are  scattered over its whole surface, including extensive reservoirs of water, sepulchres, tesselated pavements, etc., and the remains of a spacious edifice, commonly called a Naumachia, but the real destination of which it is difficult to determine.
But by far the most remarkable monument remaining at Taormina is the ancient theatre (Greek theatre), which is one of the most celebrated ruins in Sicily, on account both of its remarkable preservation and of the surpassing beauty of its situation. It is built for the most part of brick, and is therefore probably of Roman date, though the plan and arrangement are in accordance with those of Greek, rather than Roman, theatres; whence it is supposed that the present structure was rebuilt upon the foundations of an older theatre of the Greek period. Just south of Taormina is the Isola Bella, a nature reserve; and further south, situated beside a bay, is the popular seaside resort of Giardini Naxos.The village of Taormina is perched on a cliff overlooking the Ionian sea. Besides the ancient Greek theatre, it has many old churches, lively bars, fine restaurants, and antique shops. Taormina is approximately a forty-five minute drive away from Europe's largest active volcano, Mount Etna.
 

 

June, Friday 4th - Saturday 5th, 2010
The Convention will be held in Taormina (Sicily) a town of ancient Greek origin worldwide known for the beautiful landscape and warmful hospitality.
 

Palazzo dei Congressi
Piazza Vittorio Emanuele
98039 Taormina (ME) - Sicily
It is situated in the hearth of the historical centre, between the remains of the ancient Forum, in front of the medieval parliamentary building (Palazzo Corvaja) and the way towards the nearby Greek Theatre.
 

 

 

The nearest airport is Catania Fontanarossa (www.aeroporto.catania.it); the distance is about 45 kilometres away from Taormina.
There are weekly scheduled flights from many European cities and several daily flight connections from Rome, Milan, Napes Bologna, etc. In addition, there are also several charter flights. We suggest you get more information at your usual travel agency.
From the airport to Taormina, there are several public buses.
There is a bus service (Interbus Company - www.interbus.it) direct from the airport to Taormina that takes approximately 90 minutes. Tickets may be purchased at the airport or at the bus station and buses leave nearly every hour during the high season and obviously less during low season.
Alternatively, there are local buses leaving from the Central Railway Station in Catania and it takes approximately 2 hours to go via the inner roads. To get to the Central Railway Station in Catania you must take a city bus called Alibus, which leaves every 20 minutes from the airport to the Central Station Square (Piazza della Stazione). From there, several buses or trains go to Taormina daily.The Taormina bus station is a 10-minute walk from the centre of town, while the Taormina Railway Station is located in Giardini-Naxos, along the coast.
Taormina is high a top Monte Tauro and in order to arrive in Taormina from the Giardini-Naxos train station, you must take a local bus or taxi (a 10-minute drive).

There are many direct treni leaving for Sicily from all the main towns of Italy (www.trenitalia.it). The station for Taormina is Giardini-Naxos, directly on the coast.
Taormina is a 10-minute drive from the station and you can take a local bus or taxi.

Car Rental is available in Taormina or from the Catania airport. Rates vary slightly from one company to another.



 

Friday, June 4 Via Bagnoli Croci,75 – Taormina
Cost per person € 60,00
The reservation could be made with the registration form

 

Saturday , June 5 Parco Giovanni Colonna Duca di Cesarò
Via Bagnoli Croci –Taormina
Cost per person € 50,00
The reservation could be made with the registration form
 

Departure from Taormina is at 8.30 am.
Saturday, June 5th, 2010 One day excursion by bus with tour leader.
Arriving in Nicolosi and taste tipical sicilian cakes
Departure to 1900 mt Etna’s station.
Visit of the Silvestri’s Craters. Time for trekking.
Optional ascent to the area of the main crater
with cable car and jeep.

Return to Taormina is estimated
around 4.00 pm
Cost of the excursion: € 50.00 per person (Lunch included) Special price
The reservation could be made with the registration form
www.funiviaetna.com