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Ancient Theatre - Taormina, Sicily - Roman Stage Façade Beneath the Sicilian Sun

A low panoramic view across the performance stage towards the monumental brickwork, arches and columns of Taormina’s Roman stage façade.

Ancient Theatre - Taormina, Sicily - Roman Ruins from the Modern Stage

A stage-level view of the weathered Roman architecture of Taormina’s Ancient Theatre, where ancient ruins continue to provide a dramatic setting for modern performances.

Ancient Theatre - Taormina, Sicily - Columns of the Roman Stage Façade

Surviving stone columns, arches and weathered brickwork reveal the monumental Roman stage façade of Taormina’s Ancient Theatre.

Ancient Theatre - Taormina, Sicily - Roman Arch Framing the Ionian Coast

A monumental opening in the Roman stage façade of Taormina’s Ancient Theatre frames the distant Ionian coastline.

Ancient Theatre - Taormina, Sicily - Roman Portico Behind the Cavea

Ancient brickwork and surviving niches of the Roman portico running behind the upper cavea of Taormina’s Ancient Theatre.

Ancient Theatre - Taormina, Sicily - Roman Walls Among Mediterranean Plants

Weathered brick and stone walls of Taormina's Ancient Theatre rise among Mediterranean vegetation on the slopes above the historic town.

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