Things to do in Taormina, Sicily: The Best Churches & Cathedrals

March 2, 2022 Kiesha Cripe

Volcanic Mount Etna and the Ionian Sea provide the cinema-worthy backdrop for Taormina, Sicily's legendary resort town. Twisting medieval streets and a second-century Greek theater add to its romantic air, which inspired the writings of D.H. Lawrence and Truman Capote. Take a cable car to the beach, or walk uphill behind the Church of St. Joseph for panoramic views.
Restaurants in Taormina

1. Chiesa Madonna della Rocca

Via Madonna Rocca Salita Castello, 98039, Taormina, Sicily Italy http://www.comune.taormina.it/la-citt/chiese/madonna-della-rocca.aspx
Excellent
72%
Good
24%
Satisfactory
3%
Poor
0%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 321 reviews

Chiesa Madonna della Rocca

Reviewed By rkigervaron - Amsterdam, The Netherlands

A high effort and high reward climb. Beautiful views with a particularly nice ending in a peaceful and spiritual place. I hope it stays that way

2. Chiesa del Varo

Piazza 9 Aprile, 98039, Taormina, Sicily Italy +39 0942 23243 http://www.comune.taormina.me.it/la-citt/chiese/chiesa-del-varo.aspx
Excellent
65%
Good
35%
Satisfactory
0%
Poor
0%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 20 reviews

Chiesa del Varo

3. Duomo di Taormina

Piazza Duomo, 98039, Taormina, Sicily Italy
Excellent
32%
Good
44%
Satisfactory
22%
Poor
1%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.0 based on 697 reviews

Duomo di Taormina

Reviewed By 853barry - Abbotsford, Canada

Nice and quiet location,just off the busy main street. Has several restaurants,which we visited several times. Great spot to sit out on the patio,with a glass of wine and people watch,especially around the fountain.

4. Chiesa di Santa Caterina

98039, Taormina, Sicily Italy +39 0921 381017 http://www.arcipreturataormina.org/
Excellent
32%
Good
44%
Satisfactory
23%
Poor
1%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.0 based on 360 reviews

Chiesa di Santa Caterina

Reviewed By Narziss - Auckland, New Zealand

We happened to be at this church for their Epiphany celebration and even got to follow their procession along the main street to the cathedral all accompanied by muscians playing the local version of bagpipes. Visiting churches is always much more interesting during services and this one was no exception.

5. Chiesa di San Pancrazio

Viale San Pancrazio, 98039, Taormina, Sicily Italy http://www.arcipreturataormina.org/?page_id=191
Excellent
26%
Good
42%
Satisfactory
29%
Poor
1%
Terrible
2%
Overall Ratings

4.0 based on 69 reviews

Chiesa di San Pancrazio

Reviewed By vacationgirl58

This church doesn’t look much from the outside but step inside to see the lovely altar and paintings.

6. Chiesa Sant'Antonio Abate

Viale Pietro Toselli, 2, 98039, Taormina, Sicily Italy http://www.comune.taormina.me.it/la-citt/chiese/ex-chiesa-s-antonio-abate.aspx
Excellent
22%
Good
44%
Satisfactory
30%
Poor
5%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.0 based on 64 reviews

Chiesa Sant'Antonio Abate

7. Chiesa Anglicana di San Giorgio

Via Luigi Pirandello 24, 98039, Taormina, Sicily Italy +39 0942 23859 http://www.anglicanchurchtaormina.it/
Excellent
25%
Good
63%
Satisfactory
0%
Poor
0%
Terrible
12%
Overall Ratings

4.0 based on 8 reviews

Chiesa Anglicana di San Giorgio

8. Chiesa di S. Antonio e Convento dei Frati Minori Cappuccini

Presso L’antica Chiesa di S. Caterina Alessandria, Taormina, Sicily Italy http://www.comune.taormina.it/la-citt/chiese/s-antonio.aspx
Excellent
29%
Good
43%
Satisfactory
29%
Poor
0%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.0 based on 7 reviews

Chiesa di S. Antonio e Convento dei Frati Minori Cappuccini

Reviewed By corkster53 - Bethel Park, United States

We drove up never-ending cut-backs from the seaside to the mountain village of Taormina. Once inside the town, we were again faced with the challenges of tight spaces and medieval gates. We had booked a stay at a convent converted to a B&B and run by the Sisters of “Daughters of Divine Zeal.” The address had us arriving at the church Church of St. Anthony and the Convent of the Capuchin Friars Minor with no B&B to be seen. After several circling attempts - my wife walked up to the church while I tried to park the car out of the way. After several moments a very welcoming Sister Elvira emerged from the church and directed us into an internal garage. This B&B was another surprise. Spotless. Marble everywhere with a large room with an equally sized private balcony with views of the hillside above and sea below. It made our stay in Taormina very special. The Church itself is modest in size - very similar to the Church of Saint Caterina that sits near the popular Corso Umberto.

9. Chiesa di Santa Domenica

Piazza San Domenico, 12 Via di Giovanni, 98039, Taormina, Sicily Italy +39 0942 23243 http://www.comune.taormina.me.it/la-citt/chiese/s-domenica.aspx
Excellent
0%
Good
44%
Satisfactory
44%
Poor
11%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

3.5 based on 9 reviews

Chiesa di Santa Domenica

10. Chiesa dei SS. Pietro e Paolo di Taormina

Via L. Pirandello, Taormina, Sicily Italy http://www.comune.taormina.it/la-citt/chiese/ss-pietro-e-paolo.aspx
Excellent
0%
Good
0%
Satisfactory
0%
Poor
75%
Terrible
25%
Overall Ratings

2.0 based on 4 reviews

Chiesa dei SS. Pietro e Paolo di Taormina

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