Taormina by junge1
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Taormina is located on a terrace of Mt. Tauro overlooking the sea and the fuming Mt. Etna. Taormina is generally considered the most picturesque town in Sicily. This picture shows Taormina and Mt. Etna as seen from the Greek Theatre.
Taormina was founded by the Siculians and was a favored settlement of a long line of Sicily's conquerors and colonizers.
Under the Greeks, who moved here after Naxos was destroyed during colonial wars in the 5th century BC, Taormina flourished.
It later came under Roman dominion and eventually became the capital of Byzantine Sicily, a period of grandeur which ended abruptly in 902 AD when the town was conquered and destroyed by Arab invaders.
The town remained an important centre of art and trade throughout the various periods of Norman, Spanish, and French rule in Sicily.
Taormina has long been frequented by the European jet set and is one of the more expensive and touristed towns in Sicily (Lonely Planet, Italy, 1993).
This picture was taken on 7 July 2007.
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Comments (22)
Meisiekind
Sig - what a beautiful view you had!!! Really stunning capture with the smoke (steam?) just visible on Etna. Wow - I love it. xx
ascript
It's just nestled right in there. Beautiful shot ;)
mairekas
Greek is very beautiful country. I was there (in island Rhodos) on sept. 2006. I love it! Thanks for info! Wonderful view!!! Maire
kenwas
Beautiful shot of a great place!
dhanco
Wonderful capture of such a beautiful place. Gorgeous scenery there!
JeffG7BRJ
Well worth that extra click of the mouse to go full size Sig, I see a cross on the top of the hill to the right, I wonder was it a monastery? Excellent pov and composition, superb capture. Bravo!!!!!
jeroni
maravillosa foto llena de color bravo amigo
SapUS59
gorgeous view and image, excellent work my friend !!!
virginiese Online Now!
I've been in Taormina when I was a teenager. I don't recall very well but your shot is fantastic ! It's really a beautiful place !
durleybeachbum
Well worth the zoom! Super.
ledwolorz
Fantastic view and Superb capture.
timtripp
your photos are always first rate and informative... this one is that and a lot more.... gorgeous!
mickuk50
another superb composition and capture sig ,loved the read aswell ,always good to keep learning :o) mick
MrsLubner
Marvelous shot. Such a wonderful village nestled in the cleavage of these mountains. Gorgeous capture.
Janiss
Houaa such marvelous blue sky... a brilliant shot Sig!;-)
amlondono
A most beautiful shot , love the composition Sieg ! Ana
jgkane
This POV gives the scale of Mt. Etna, Siegfried. I have read a couple of novels about Vesuvius, but this looks much more occupied today. Just like Spain. They build new houses everywhere. Warm regards from a cold Glasgow, John.
mizoli
Wonderful photo!
Richardphotos
I have only seen Sicily on tv but this view is astonishing.exceptional landscape
KarmaSong
Sicily seems like a pleasant place to be as a vacation destination, and this view of Taormina is welcoming and superbly captured by you, Sig! Bravo!
jocko500
love those mountian pecks line up in this photo. cool looking city
Cosine
Gorgeous shot, Sig. I love the view of Etna.