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April 2
Centro storico - Taormina
Good Friday Procession in Taormina. A most impressive procession, that takes its way through Taorminas Corso Umberto I. Men and women in black carry the sculptures showing the passion of Christ. All shop's lighting and all street illuminatiion on the Corso Umberto will be switched off, as soon as the procession is arriving. Only the candles of the procession give some low light. When it is passed by, the shopkeepers on Corso Umberto continue with their business and switch on the lights again.
June 12 to 19
Teatro Antico - Taormina
56th edition of the Taormina Filmfest.
The Taormina Film Fest in Sicily, Italy's premier summer festival, presents its 56th edition from June 12 to 19, 2010, since 2007 directed by Deborah Young, chief international cinema critic of The Hollywood Reporter. For the 2010 edition Deborah Young could engage Shane Danielsen, ex director of the Edinbourgh Film Fest, to her staff. Dieter Kosslick, director of the most important German Filmfestival Berlinale, will be member of the selection committee.
Info: www.taorminafilmfest.it
June 19
Teatro Antico - Taormina
Taormina Filmfest. Gala of the Nastri D'Argento, the awards of the Taormina Filmfest.
Info: www.taorminafilmfest.it
Dates still to be defined
Teatro Antico - Taormina
Taormina Arte Theatre. Il Bell'Antonio by Vitaliano Brancati, with Alessandro Preziosi
As soon as the actual date is fixed, we will publish it here.
Info: www.taormina-arte.com
Dates still to be defined
Teatro Antico - Taormina
Taormina Arte Theatre. Anonimo Veneziano, by Giuseppe Berto, directed by Lina Wertmüller. Music by Stelvio Cipriani. As soon as the actual date is fixed, we will publish it here.
Info: www.taormina-arte.com
July 17
Teatro Antico - Taormina
Taormina Arte Theatre. I Promessi Sposi by Alessandro Manzoni, with Giò Di Tonno and Lolan Ponce
Info: www.taormina-arte.com
Dates still to be defined
Teatro Antico - Taormina
Taormina Arte Theatre. La Fura dels Baus with The tasting of Titus Andronicus. The famous theatre company from Catalonia, one of the most exciting modern companies of the world, that combines elements of all performing arts, theatre, ballet, acrobatics, circus, arts and musics to a great experience. As soon as the actual date is fixed, we will publish it here.
Info: www.taormina-arte.com
Dates still to be defined
Teatro Antico - Taormina
Taormina Arte Theatre. La Cucina del Gattopardo by Gianni Clementi. Directed by Gampiero Solari. As soon as the actual date is fixed, we will publish it here.
Info: www.taormina-arte.com
August 3, 4 and 5
Teatro Antico - Taormina
Turandot, opera by Giacomo Puccini. Directed by Enrico Castiglione, conducted by Fabio Mastrangelo. With José Cura, Martina Serfin, Chiara Taigi.
Info: www.taormina-arte.com
August 7 and 8
Teatro Antico - Taormina
Il Lago dei Cigni. Swan Lake by Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky. The world's most famous ballet performed by the Russian Ballet.
Info: www.taormina-arte.com
August 13 and 14
Teatro Antico - Taormina
Il Barbiere di Siviglia. The Barber of Seville, opera by Gioachino Antonio Rossini, actually his most popular one. Directed by Renato Bruson, conducted by Steven Merdurio, with Carmelo Caruso and Ellero D'Artegna.
Info: www.taormina-arte.com
August 22
Teatro Antico - Taormina
Fancy Free/Carmina Burana. Ballets performed by solists of the New York City Ballet.
Info: www.taormina-arte.com
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Honeymoon package:
Taormina is absolutely one of the most romantic places in the world to celebrate your Honeymoon or Anniversary and Villa Carlotta with its elegant interiors and impeccable service is the ideal location for your important event...>
Taormina Cooking classes Package:
The Hotel Villa Carlotta is the perfect location to learn the traditions and culture of Sicily through its cuisine and its wines. You will enjoy the friendliness of the locals and will have the opportunity to take cooking lessons, make excursions, taste renowned wines, shop in local markets, see the wildlife, discover the secrets and enjoy a wonderful holiday in Sicily... >
Diving Sicily:
The Sicilian sea offers many incredible surprises for those who wish to experience the excitement of diving.The Taorminan seabed is famous for its abundance of fish and for its crystal clear water. With this in mind the Hotel Villa Carlotta offers its guests a unique diving package... >
Cupid's:
Everyday is Valentine's Day at the Hotel Villa Carlotta! Let Cupid bring you the ultimate Taormina romance and play out your own love story with this special package....>
Taormina personal shopper package:
Learn Italian in Italy and study Italian in Sicily is your dream? If among a wide choice of Italian language schools in Italy, you want to take an Italian course in Sicily and meanwhile have the chance to explore and experience life in this beautiful island, then you have got it right here. ...>
Study Italian, discover Sicily:
Learn Italian in Italy and study Italian in Sicily is your dream? If among a wide choice of Italian language schools in Italy, you want to take an Italian course in Sicily and meanwhile have the chance to explore and experience life in this beautiful island, then you have got it right here. ...>
See the new Cooking classes video
How we make a fresh fruit cake every day for our Guests.... >
Hotel Villa Carlotta wins best luxury hotel in the 2010 Tripadvisor travelers’ choice awards
Hotel Villa Carlotta was chosen as a Best Luxury Hotel by TripAdvisor® in its 2010 Travelers’ Choice® awards. Now in its eighth year, the TripAdvisor Travelers’ Choice awards.... >
Complimentary Internet Connection
In our Byzantine lounge. Free LAN and Wireless connection is also available in all the rooms at no cost. One laptop is at guests’ disposal upon request. You will easily keep in touch with home, reserve all your on-line tickets and send your friends and family your best photos of Taormina and your Sicily holiday!
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All the artistic and cultural events in Taormina basically take place from April to December, when the “Sicilian pearl” is at its best and there are many visitors. For this reason, if you a planning a trip to Villa Carlotta you can take advantage of the hustle and bustle of our romantic and exciting town.
April 2
Centro storico - Taormina
Good Friday Procession in Taormina. A most impressive procession, that takes its way through Taorminas Corso Umberto I. Men and women in black carry the sculptures showing the passion of Christ. All shop's lighting and all street illuminatiion on the Corso Umberto will be switched off, as soon as the procession is arriving. Only the candles of the procession give some low light. When it is passed by, the shopkeepers on Corso Umberto continue with their business and switch on the lights again.
For a full list of itinearies visit Sicily Holidays website.
Concerts in the Churches of Taormina
Full list of concerts in july and august
Itinerary "A walk in Taormina"
It is at Belvedere that Taormina truly conquests. Sea, stars, silence and love. The small square which is often full of lovers. Attracted by the smell of the sea and the jasmine I begin my descent towards' Isola Bella.... >
Itinerary Belvedere - Isola Bella
It is at Belvedere that Taormina truly conquests. Sea, stars, silence and love. The small square which is often full of lovers. Attracted by the smell of the sea and the jasmine I begin my descent towards' Isola Bella.... >
Itinerary Boat Ride
From Porta Messina we cover a short length of Via Pirandello and in a few minutes arrive at the cable car to quickly reach the baia (bay) di Mazzarò, a delightful cove between the Baia di S. Nicola and the Baia di Isola Bella.... >
An itinerary to discover
Sicily's Castles
It just takes a crisp September day to make you decide to leave the beach and go in search of the mysteries and legends of the castles of Sicily. We are in Taormina with its beautiful countryside... >
To each his own Literary Park
An itinerary in search of Sicilian writers. Apart from offering all you could wish for in terms of a relaxing holiday in a place famous for its beauty and high society, the Hotel Villa Ducale in Taormina also makes a good base for an excursion into the literary world of Sicily.. >
