Tita Giliberto
Qualified tour guide
Taormina
The pearl of the Mediterranean
Taormina defined as the "Pearl of the Mediterranean", is known in all continents, where tourists come in search of beauty, tranquility, beautiful views, a crystal clear sea, unique and unforgettable holidays.
Its magic has always attracted sublime personalities who have seen in the beautiful location, a source of great inspiration.
How many great travelers have passed by there? Adding them all together is impossible, but retracing their tracks can be a fun and rewarding experience.
One of the tours that I propose is the Taormina of great travelers, the itinerary begins in the streets of the center, without forgetting the fascinating views of the Greco-Roman theater.
In full relaxation, I will tell you the many anecdotes that the city hides among the alleys, the hotels, the picturesque streets, the spectacular public park, letting you breathe several times the atmosphere of the historical periods lived.
Castelmola
Castelmola is a small medieval village among the most beautiful in Italy, located near Taormina, remains one of the most coveted destinations of the territory. The extraordinary landscape seen from the panoramic terraces, overlooking Etna, Giardini Naxos and Taormina, arouses in the soul a sense of tranquility and immensity of time.
The visit to Castelmola cannot be without a visit to the Turrisi bar, an old style bar, full of charm and famous for its bold choice of furniture.
The delightful medieval village cared for in every detail and far from the idea of unbridled modernity extends over the territory for 16 kilometers, offering the opportunity to admire and enjoy several nature trails that, Once, they were the only ways of access and communication.
Half day in Taormina
Exploring and enjoying the spectacular beauty of Taormina is never enough, the most fascinating place in Sicily has always attracted: curious, artists, vacationers; it is the ideal place for a guided walk, among monuments and historical finds, testimonies of a living past.
I will guide you to discover the Roman ruins, a small theatre of the Imperial age, the Corvaja palace, the church of Santa Caterina and the Greek theatre. The visit will culminate with a pleasant walk along the main street, Corso Umberto, famous for its high-end boutiques, bars and restaurants typical of Sicilian culture.
Taormina, Jewish Memories
A less known aspect of the beautiful Taormina and less recounted is that of a citizen helpless spectator of the cruelties imposed on the Jews, a small center that bears the signs of the violence and humiliations of the Second World War.
It is said that many Jews were forced to convert, while many others, including the inhabitants of Taormina and Savoca, were forced to flee.
As your guide I address the subject, with true pathos and participation, telling and showing all the traces of a historical moment, both past and painfully present in our memories.
Travelers of Taormina
In May 1787 Wolfang Goethe spoke of it this way: "Beautiful environment made of sea, islands, ports. Between the brightness of the sky, the breath of the sea, the veils on which mountains, sky and sea almost melt in one element, between oleander hedges in bloom, between orange and lemons full of fruits, between herbs and trees unknown I heard, pleasant, an extraordinary power... soon I was stimulated to create something of mine... I decided to give Nausicaa the form of tragedy".
How many great travellers crossed Taormina? Adding them all would be impossible, but they must surely be mentioned and remembered by your guide in Sicily who will accompany you in retracing the footsteps visiting Sicily: Gregorovius, the famous German historian, the French geologist Dolomien, the engraver Jean Houel, The Emilian scientist Lazzaro Spallanzani, Alexandre Dumas, Baron Wilhelm van Gloeden, the painter Otto Geleng and many other Prussian aristocrats who built villas of great splendor and beauty.
I will take you to rediscover tours of Sicily, unique and fascinating, made by scholars and excellences from around the world, dazzled by the natural spectacle of Taormina; by its historical-cultural charm; by a Sicily that, Over the years, it retains its indescribably extraordinary beauty.