Tag: taormina archaeology

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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 - Cavea Beneath Castel Tauro

A high view into Taorminas Ancient Theatre, with the sweeping cavea and Roman ruins beneath the rocky summit of Monte Tauro and Castel Tauro.

Ancient Theatre - Taormina, Sicily - Roman Stage Framing the Bay of Naxos

The weathered Roman stage of Taormina's Ancient Theatre frames a spectacular view across the Bay of Naxos and Sicily's Ionian coast.

Ancient Theatre - Taormina, Sicily - Panoramic View Towards Mount Etna

A panoramic view across the cavea and Roman stage of Taormina&#039;s Ancient Theatre, with the Sicilian landscape and Mount Etna visible beyond.

Ancient Theatre - Taormina, Sicily - View from the Cavea Towards the Stage

Looking down through the ancient brickwork of Taorminas Greek-Roman theatre towards the cavea, orchestra and surviving Roman stage building.

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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