The Corso Umberto is one of the main streets of Taormina. The street, also known as “Corso Umberto I”, is one of the main commercial and tourist areas of the city and hosts many shops, restaurants, and hotels.
His The history dates back to Roman times, when the city was known as “Tauromenium”. During the Middle Ages, the street was used as the main road for trade and traffic. In the 19th century, with Taormina becoming a tourist destination, the street was renovated and expanded to accommodate visitors.
Along this street you will find many of the intersting attractions of taormina, like the Ancient Theatre, Porta Catania, Porta Messina, Palazzo Corvaja and many others.
An interesting fact is that Corso Umberto has been the setting for numerous scenes in famous films, including the famous film “The Godfather” by Francis Ford Coppola, which used the street as the setting for some key scenes in the film.
Furthermore, this beautiful road is famous for its panoramic view of the Strait of Messina and Mount Etna.
