Taormina remains one of Italy’s favorite seaside resorts and is a wonderful choice for couples wanting to get married in Italy. 

Situated at the foot of Mt. Tauro it seems to magically hang from the seaside cliffs and has been praised by Goerthe, D.H. Lawrence, Greta Garbo, Francis Ford Coppola, Marcello Mastroianni and Elizabeth Taylor have all fallen under the spell of this enchanting sun drenched paradise. Taormina’s medieval charm is sure to captivate you and would be a perfect location for a Sicily wedding. The town is surrounded by fragrant orange groves, olive groves and lush tropical vegetation. Enjoy strolling through its narrow medieval streets and lanes stopping at a cafe’ or one of the many luxury boutiques. Don’t forget to experience the amazing Sicilian sweets and desserts such as the ricotta filled cannoli and marvelous cookies - Taormina boasts a fine selection of pastry shops to indulge your sweet tooth!

Taormina is a marvelous backdrop for wedding photos with its Roman ruins including the amazing arena, still used for concerts today and incredible panoramic views of the ocean. 

Taormina Civil Ceremony details
Civil weddings in Taormina are celebrated in the ancient 14th century Palazzo dei Duchi di Santo Stefano reflecting the rich history of this medieval town. The Palace is in the heart of Taormina and easily reached by foot since this is a pedestrian only street.  There is a garden and a romantic well.  Just outside Taormina there is a magnificent Princely Castle hotel where it is possible to hold a civil ceremony either indoors or outdoors.

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