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Archaeological site
Ancient theatre of Taormina
Ancient Greek theatre
At a glance
- Type
- Archaeological site
- Area
- 50 m²
- Protection
- Italian national heritage
- Coordinates
- 37°51′09″ N, 15°17′32″ E
- Address
- Via Teatro Greco, 1, 98039 Taormina
History and description
The ancient theatre of Taormina (Italian: Teatro antico di Taormina) is an ancient Greek theatre in Taormina, Sicily, built in the third century BC.
History
A Hellenistic theatre stood at Taormina from around the third century BC. The remains of another Hellenistic building have been found under the Roman cavea. Under Roman rule, the theatre was rebuilt, probably around the time of Hadrian or Trajan. It was remodelled in the third century AD, with the orchestra turned into an arena and the stage removed.
Description
The ancient theatre had a diameter of 107 metres (351 ft) and could hold around 10,000 spectators. It is one of the oldest theatres in Magna Graecia to have curved cavea, rather than the older trapezoidal design. The cavea were divided into nine sections. On either side of the skene was a basilica. Today, the theatre is used as a venue for the annual Taormina Film Festival.
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Timeline
- 301 ADOpened
Events and people from Wikidata (CC0).
Photos
Getting there
Taormina-GiardiniTrain, nearest
1.1 km as the crow flies
Ancient theatre of TaorminaVia Teatro Greco, 1, 98039 Taormina
Aeroporto di Reggio Calabria - Tito Minniti39.6 km
Distances are as the crow flies, not walking or driving.
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Nearby
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Ancient theatre of Taormina?
Ancient theatre of Taormina is in Taormina, in the province of Messina (Sicily), Italy. Address: Via Teatro Greco, 1, 98039 Taormina. GPS coordinates: 37.85245, 15.29212.
How much does it cost to visit Ancient theatre of Taormina?
There is an admission charge. Up-to-date prices are on the official website.
Is Ancient theatre of Taormina wheelchair accessible?
According to OpenStreetMap data, the site is partly wheelchair accessible.
What else is there to see near Ancient theatre of Taormina?
Nearby you’ll find: Corvaja Palace (400 m away), Castello di Monte Tauro (700 m away), Palazzo Duchi di Santo Stefano (900 m away).
Sources and licences
Text. Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia (CC BY-SA 4.0).
Data. Wikidata (CC0); opening hours and contacts OpenStreetMap (ODbL).
Photos. Wikimedia Commons, author and licence on every image.
Credits for the 9 photos
- Taormina BW 2012-10-05 16-23-05 stitch — Berthold Werner, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Ancient Greek-Roman theatre (Taormina) 03 — Derbrauni, CC BY 4.0
- Ancient Greek-Roman theatre (Taormina)-2026-04-msu- — Matthias Süßen, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Ancient Greek-Roman theatre (Taormina)-2026-04-msu1- — Matthias Süßen, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Ancient theatre of Taormina — CHMunro, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Crupi, Giovanni (1861-1925) - n. 0640 - Teatro Greco - Taormina — Giovanni Crupi, Public domain
- Crupi, Giovanni (1861-1925) - n. 0690 - Taormina - Teatro Greco — Giovanni Crupi, Public domain
- "Das antike Theater Taormina ist nach dem von Syrakus das zweitgrößte auf Sizilien" 04 — Holger Uwe Schmitt, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 8 Taormina (129) (12879086133) — xorge, CC BY-SA 2.0
Updated 28 October 2026. All sources and licences