Tickets to Taormina Castle + Audio Guide
Descrizione
Immerse yourself in the history of an Arab-Norman fortress by securing your entrance to Taormina Castle, which includes access to a comprehensive audio guide. Are you prepared to step back into a captivating past?
Reasons to Visit Taormina Castle
Your entrance to Taormina Castle grants you access to this remarkable Arab-Norman fortress, often referred to as Saracen Castle or the Castle of Mount Tauro. For many years, it served as a crucial control point along the transport routes connecting Catania and Messina.
Equipped with an audio guide in English, you can navigate through the castle at your own leisure, learning about its intricate layout. The audioguide is accompanied by a detailed map highlighting 21 points of interest within the castle grounds, allowing you to explore features such as the towering walls and the impressive watchtower, reaching over 4 meters (13 feet) high.
Your visit will unveil the fortress's rich history, tracing its Byzantine origins all the way to the Viceroyalty era of Sicily, while also covering significant events like the Saracen invasions, the reign of the Hohenstaufen, and the influence of the Crown of Aragon.
Before you conclude your visit and return the audioguide, take the opportunity to receive a personalized "Nobilis Castri Tauromenii" certificate, adorned with two seals from the Taormina Castle. This makes for a wonderful keepsake to remember your time spent within this historical treasure!
Opening Hours
The castle operates during the following hours:
- November 1-30: from 10 am to 5 pm, last entry at 4:15 pm
- December 1 to March 31: from 10 am to 4 pm, last entry at 3:15 pm
- April 1 to October 31: from 10 am to 8 pm, last entry at 7:15 pm
Cosa include
- Admission ticket to Taormina Castle
- Audio guide in English
- "Nobilis Castri Tauromenii" certificate
Politica di cancellazione
Non rimborsabile
Accessibilità
Not wheelchair accessible.
Informazioni importanti
On the day of the activity, you'll have to show your voucher at the Taormina Castle's ticket booth, located at via Madonna della Rocca, 9.
Opening Times
The castle has the following opening times:
- November 1-30: from 10 am to 5 pm, final admission at 4:15 pm
- December 1 to March 31: from 10 am to 4 pm, final admission at 3:15 pm
- April 1 to October 31: 10 am to 8 pm, final admission at 7:15 pm
Additional Info
- Children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult
- A companion to a person with a disability is understood to mean a family member or another accompanying individual who can demonstrate their affiliation with healthcare services
- Young people and underage people from the EU must present a document that proves their age
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