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Taormina, Sicily: Where is, history and other tourist information to visit this place.



Tourist Guide Taormina

Taormina, a town located at the foot of the mountain of Monte Tauro, is situated along the east coast of the island of Sicily, Italy. This town overlooks the Mediterranean Sea and lies close to the active volcano of Etna. It houses a total population of around 10,800 inhabitants.   

The town experiences a Mediterranean climate with hot, dry summers and cool winters with light rain showers. The average temperatures are 35°C in summer and 10°C in winter.

The town of Taormina is an important historic location with Palazzo Corvaja in Taormina as the seat of the Sicilian Parliament. During the seventeenth century, the town developed as an important city. 

Agriculture is still the predominant occupation in this town. The tourism industry is also developing owing to the popularity of this region and its surrounding areas.



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