… Greek-Roman Amphitheatre only few steps from the city centre of Taormina with the famed Corso Umberto.
Since the end of the nineteenth century Taormina has become a world famous internationalresort whose visitors are, time and time again, enraptured by its charming atmosphere,its natural unspoilt beauty. In Taormina you will find the mythical and magical atmosphere which has enchanted all visitors from all over the world of the magnificent city for years and years. Taormina is situated on the Monte Tauro, dominated by two grand sweeping bays below Taormina and on the southern side set the highest active volcano of Europe, Mount Etna. The top of Mount Etna is often capped with snow and visitors can enjoy a dramatic, memorable and breathtaking views over one hundred miles of the Mediterranean sea. The Greek-Roman Amphitheatre is still one of Taormina's main attractions.
The unique Grand Hotel Timeo & Villa Flora, with a breathtaking view on the Bay of Naxos and the Mount Etna, is made up of two main buildings surrounded by a 25,000 squaremeters park with bougainvilleas, olive trees and centuries-old magnolias. The Grand Hotel was built in the year 1873 and today, after expert restoration which has wisely conserved its elegant style whilst at the same time introducing the latest technology, it has become one of the most elegant and exclusive hotels of Sicily. The public areas, with their large windows looking out onto the terrace, are the ideal place in which to do a little reading and they also provide an intimate, elegant and striking setting when in the evening the notes of the piano gently resound. The hotel is the favourite destination of monarchs, politicans and famous artists, as Emperor Wilhelm II of Germany, King Umberto II of Italy, Liz Taylor and Richard Burton. The hospitality of the Grand Hotel Timeo has its roots in the noble tradition and at the same time it offers modern comfort.
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The Grand Hotel Timeo features a Gourmet Restaurant The Grand Hotel Timeo: Remarkable architecture There is a golf course near The Grand Hotel Timeo Pets are welcome to The Grand Hotel Timeo (on request)
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