For a visit from Giardini Naxos, the Teatro Antico di Taormina is an ancient theatre in Taormina, Sicily, created by the Greeks and later modified by the Romans. Its hillside setting and long history give you a reason to explore Taormina as well; this guide covers the address, admission, opening hours and ways to plan your visit.
- Location: Via del Teatro Greco, 40, 98039 Taormina (ME), Italy.
- Admission: €14 full price and €7 reduced price.
- Typical hours: Every day, 9:00 to 19:45; last entry is 19:00.
Where is the Greek Theatre?
The Greek Theatre is in Taormina at Via del Teatro Greco, 40, 98039 Taormina (ME), Italy. From Giardini Naxos, you can plan the visit as part of a trip to Taormina; the route is covered in this guide to getting from Giardini Naxos to Taormina.
What is the history of the ancient theatre?
The Italian Ministry of Culture says the Greeks created the theatre in the 3rd century BC and the Romans later modified it. Taormina’s theatre is the second-largest theatre of Greek origin in Sicily, after Syracuse.
Greek Theatre tickets and entry
The archaeological park charges €14 for full-price admission and €7 for reduced admission. Its ticket page offers a “Buy now” option. Check the official archaeological park site before you go for current ticket and entry details.
The theatre’s contact number is +39 0942 51001, and its email address is parco.archeo.naxos@regione.sicilia.it.
Greek Theatre hours and seasonal visits
The theatre is open every day from 9:00 to 19:45, with last entry at 19:00. Plan to arrive before the last-entry time.
How do you get from Giardini Naxos to the Greek Theatre?
From Hotel Nike, drive to the Greek Theatre in Taormina; the trip takes about 16 minutes by car. Pair the visit with time in Taormina’s center. Taormina-Giardini railway station has an urban-transport connection to Taormina’s center.
If you are combining the train with a visit, confirm current transport arrangements before setting out; this guide to getting around Giardini Naxos by bus, train and on foot covers local options.
What can you see around the theatre?
The theatre is in Taormina, and the route from Giardini Naxos can be combined with time in the town center. For a separate coastal outing, Riserva Naturale Orientata Isola Bella is another named landmark in the area.
FAQs
What is the official name of the Greek Theatre?
Its official name is Teatro Antico di Taormina.
How much are Greek Theatre tickets?
Admission is €14 at the full price and €7 at the reduced price.
What are the Greek Theatre hours?
It is open daily from 9:00 to 19:45, with last entry at 19:00.
When was the theatre built?
The Greeks created the theatre in the 3rd century BC, and the Romans later modified it.