The Ancient Theater is an impressive attraction dating back to the 3rd century BC. Located on a hill, it offers a spectacular view of the Ionian Sea and Mount Etna. (Entrance ticket not included, payment on the spot) Corso Umberto I is the main street of the historic center of Taormina and is a charming and lively pedestrian area with shops, boutiques, restaurants, cafés and ice cream parlors. You can admire the historic buildings, churches and squares Taormina Cathedral or Cathedral of San Nicola with its Baroque facade and sacred artwork is a significant place of worship Palazzo Corvaja is an ancient Norman palace which houses the Museum of Popular Art and Traditions The Gardens of the Villa Comunale offer a spectacular panoramic view Porta Messina and Porta Catania mark the entrances to the historic centre The Church of San Giuseppe with its Norman-Gothic style and the Palazzo dei Duchi di Santo Stefano with its architecture are worth a visit The Church of San Pancrazio with a panoramic view of the bay