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Taormina Public Garden – Messina Gate loop from Giardini-Naxos

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Taormina Public Garden – Messina Gate loop from Giardini-Naxos

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Taormina Public Garden – Messina Gate loop from Giardini-Naxos

03:36

12.0km

330m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: June 24, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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4.83 km

Taormina Public Garden

Highlight • Natural

The small public park is one of the less crowded places in Taormina, offers a pleasant shady atmosphere and at the balustrade a wonderful view of the coast and Etna. And at the northern entrance there's pretty good granita!

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4.95 km

Duca di Cesarò Park

Highlight • Monument

A truly beautiful and highly recommended park, and a must-see if you're in the area!

Admission is free!

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5.01 km

Villa Comunale of Taormina — Follies and Gardens

Highlight • Structure

It's worth strolling through the park. Beautiful buildings, wonderful plants, and a magnificent view. An oasis of tranquility.

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5.46 km

View of Mount Etna

Highlight • Viewpoint

5.55 km

Odeon of Taormina

Highlight • Historical Site

The Odeon is another smaller Greek-style theater built during the Roman Empire.
The remains of the Odeon were only discovered by chance during construction work in 1892.

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5.61 km

Greek Theatre

Highlight • Historical Site

The ancient Greek amphitheater is considered the pinnacle of historical sights in Taormina. Perched on a hill, it offers breathtaking panoramic views of the shimmering sea, the Bay of Naxos, …

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6.79 km

Messina Gate

Highlight • Historical Site

From the ancient time come two city gate, Porta Messina in the north and Porta Catania in the south. Porta Messina is a remnant of a former fortress wall. This …

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7.10 km

Corso Umberto I (Taormina)

Highlight • Settlement

Corso Umberto is a popular promenade in historic Taormina. The antique shopping street invites you to shop and stroll. In cozy cafés you can enjoy the incomparable flair of Taormina.

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10.6 km

Beach

12.0 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.94 km

2.18 km

2.01 km

1.64 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

4.92 km

3.14 km

2.06 km

923 m

755 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (220 m)

Lowest point (0 m)

Weather

Friday 10 July

29°C

22°C

10 %

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Taormina Public Garden – Messina Gate loop from Giardini-Naxos

Taormina Public Garden

Duca di Cesarò Park

Villa Comunale of Taormina — Follies and Gardens

View of Mount Etna

Odeon of Taormina

Greek Theatre

Messina Gate

Corso Umberto I (Taormina)

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