The Greek Theatre is the most important feature for tourist, also because of its fortunate natural setting, with splendid view toward the Ionian coast of Sicily and the spectacular volcanic Etna.
The Odeon is a covered theatre of the Imperial period. The auditorium consists of 5 small blocks, while the stage is backed by an ancient temple, partially incorporated into the Church of S. Caterina.
The Palazzo Corvaja is a fifteenth century building constructed for the meetings of the first parlament on the island.
The public garden was donated by the Cacciola-Trevelyan family during the 1920s. Inside, there is a thick vegetation and a typically Mediterranean array of hedges and flower-beds.
This sqare offers a splendid view of the Greek theatre, the bay of Giardini Naxos and the formidable Mount Etna. This terrace attracts crowds that congregate near the railings to admire the view.
In this square you can find the Duomo Church and a Baroque fountain with mythological figures, which is the emblem of the city.
The Duomo was originally built in the thirteenth century, but substantially modified during the Renaissance. The simple facade has 3 sections. The interior is divided into a nave and 2 aisles.
The Palazzo Duchi di Santo Stefano was the home of the De Spuches family, a noble family of Spanish origin, who were Dukes of S. Stefano di Brifa and Princes of Galati, two towns in the Messina area.
