Taormina Piazza Duomo Tours and Tickets
Taormina Piazza Duomo
- The square and Duomo are accessible to wheelchairs.
- Architecture enthusiasts will be especially fascinated by the Duomo’s unique fortress design.
- Most of Taormina’s sights are outdoors, so be sure to wear a hat and sunscreen when touring on foot.
- Modest clothing covering shoulders and knees are required to visit the Duomo.
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While it’s free to visit Piazza Duomo, you can visit as part of a guided tour of Taormina, and almost all sightseeing tours pass through the central square. Self-guided audio tours start at US$6, and full-day tours to Taormina and other Sicilian attractions start at US$74 per person.
No, it’s free to visit the Duomo, Taormina’s striking medieval cathedral, which takes center stage on Piazza Duomo. Admire the simple stone façade, an example of Sicilian Romanesque-Gothic architecture, then head inside to discover the Byzantine Madonna and other notable artworks, dating from the Byzantine, Renaissance, and baroque eras.
Piazza Duomo is one of Taormina’s most important central squares and is home to some of the town’s most memorable architectural landmarks. Visit the 13th-century St. Nicholas Cathedral on the eastern side of the square, admire the 17th-century baroque fountain, then join locals at one of the piazza’s cafés.
Piazza Duomo lies in the heart of Taormina, within easy walking distance of all of the town’s top attractions. Walk through nearby Porta Catania, once the gateway to the ancient city, then follow the lively shopping street of Corso Umberto to Palazzo Corvaja and the ancient Greek Theater
Most day-trippers visit Taormina as part of a tour, but if you arrive on your own, there are several parking lots at the top of the town, close to the Greek Theater. From there, it’s an easy, about a 15-minute walk to Piazza Duomo.