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Taormina

Taormina, Provincia di Messina, 98039, Sicilia, Italia

Taormina

Taormina, Provincia di Messina, 98039, Sicilia, Italia

Description

South of the straits of Messina, Taormina stands on a natural terrace between sea and mountain, 206m above sea level. It was founded in the 4th century BCE and prospered greatly during the Norman era. In the 1700s, it became an essential stop on the Grand Tour for well to do travellers from Northern Europe.
Porta Messina leads to the heart of Taormina, the medieval quarter where the following can be found: Palazzo Corvaia and the Church of St. Pancras built in the 1600s; the cavea of the ancient Odeon; the Church of St. Catherine of Alexandria nearby; piazza IX Aprile with its panoramic terrace; and the Clock tower. The defensive palace of the dukes of Santo Stefano with Gothic, Arabic and Norman elements and the Badia Vecchia date to the Norman occupation.
The symbol of the city, the Teatro Antico of Taormina was built in the Hellenistic era and it was transformed into an arena during the reign of Emperor Augustus. Today it allows access for 4,500 spectators and is used for shows.

Data sheet

Water
Yes
Electricity
Yes
Access
Accessible with large vehicles, Accessible by car
Print sheet

Contacts

Sicilia Film Commission
Via Emanuele Notarbartolo 9 — 90141 Palermo
Phone: +39 091 7078008; +39 091 7078264; +39 091 7078133; +39 091 7078145
Email: filmcommission@regione.sicilia.it

Film commission

Incentives available for this location

All fundings for this location
Region Sicilia
Facilities Sicily
National
Tax Credits for Videogame Production Companies — Law n° 220/2016 (art. 15)
National
Automatic contributions - Law no. 220/2016
National
Tax Credits for Production Companies — Law n° 220/2016 (art. 15)
National
Tax Credits for Distribution Companies — Law n° 220/2016 (art. 16)
National
Tax Credits for attracting investments in film and audiovisual products to Italy — Law n° 220/2016 (article 19)
National
Selective contributions for writing of screenplays — Law n° 220/2016
National
Selective contributions for development — Law n° 220/2016
National
Selective contributions for production — Law n° 220/2016
National
Call relative to selective grants for the production of feature-length films of special artistic quality - Articles 26 and 27 of Law No. 220 (2016) - 2024
National
Film Distribution Fund
National
International Exporters Fund – Funds for Internationalisation
National
Fund for the development of film co-productions between Italy and the Baltic States
National
Selective contributions for film with a minority co-production or participation in international partnership - Year 2024
Transnational
TV and Online Content - CREA-MEDIA-2025
Transnational
Films on the Move - CREA-MEDIA-2024
Transnational
Media 360° — CREA-MEDIA-2025
Transnational
Video Games and Immersive Content Development - CREA-MEDIA-2024
Transnational
European Slate Development — CREA-MEDIA-2025

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Some works made in this location

All works
Grand Tour. Viaggio in Italia
Docuseries - 6 episodes
The White Lotus
Tv series - 2nd season - 7 episodes
Directed by: Mike White

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