Tourists flock to the Ancient Theater of Taormina year after year. Once you see it, you'll know exactly why. Carved into the rock of the Sicilian hills, this relic of Ancient Greece and Rome is wonderfully well preserved.

These spectacular ruins are worth exploring. The horseshoe shape of the theater is consistent with Hellenic architecture, but the masonry suggests that the Romans built on top of the original structure. A double dose of ancient culture awaits you!

Opera and theatrical performances are still staged in this refined place, more than 2,000 years after its foundations were laid. Sir Elton John also took to the stage. (And yes, in case you were wondering, he played I'm Still Standing.)

The theatre boasts stunning views of the Calabrian coast and the Ionian coast of Sicily. On a clear day you can see Mount Etna, a view that hasn't changed in over 2,300 years. Enjoy your self-guided tour and transport yourself to antiquity in this historic jewel of Sicily.