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Torre dell'Orologio e Porta di mezzo — Attraction in Taormina

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Torre dell'Orologio e Porta di mezzo
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Piazza IX Aprile
Piazza 9 Aprile, 6, 98039 Taormina ME, Italy
Chiesa di San Giuseppe
Piazza IX Aprile, 8, 98039 Taormina ME, Italy
Duomo di Taormina
Piazza Duomo, 98039 Taormina ME, Italy
Taormina
Via Giuseppe La Farina, 4, 98039 Taormina ME, Italy
Porta Catania
Corso Umberto, 98039 Taormina ME, Italy
Chiesa della Madonna della Rocca
Via Madonna della Rocca, 98039 Taormina ME, Italy
Corso Umberto
Corso Umberto, 169, 98039 Taormina ME, Italy
Villa Comunale di Taormina
Via Bagnoli Croci, 98039 Taormina ME, Italy
Naumachia di Taormina
Via Naumachia, 13, 98039 Taormina ME, Italy
Ciampoli Palace
Salita Ciampoli, 98039 Taormina ME, Italy
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La Napoletana
Piazza Varò, 98039 Taormina ME, Italy
Granduca Restaurant Taormina
Corso Umberto, 172, 98039 Taormina ME, Italy
Caffè Wunderbar
Piazza IX Aprile, 7, 98039 Taormina ME, Italy
Ristorante La Scala
Via d'Orville, 6, 98039 Taormina ME, Italy
Cinque Archi
Piazza IX Aprile, 98039 Taormina ME, Italy
La cisterna del moro
Via Bonifacio, 1, 98039 Taormina ME, Italy
Rist. Del Corso
Corso Umberto, 141, 98039 Taormina ME, Italy
TreQuarti Taormina Antipasteria Siciliana
Salita Guglielmo Melivia, 7, 98039 Taormina ME, Italy
Ristorante La Buca
Corso Umberto, 140, 98039 Taormina ME, Italy
Ristorante Pizzeria Taormina
Vico Teofane Cerameo, 2, 98039 Taormina ME, Italy
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Torre dell'Orologio e Porta di mezzo

Corso Umberto, 154, 98039 Taormina ME, Italy
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attractions: Piazza IX Aprile, Chiesa di San Giuseppe, Duomo di Taormina, Taormina, Porta Catania, Chiesa della Madonna della Rocca, Corso Umberto, Villa Comunale di Taormina, Naumachia di Taormina, Ciampoli Palace, restaurants: La Napoletana, Granduca Restaurant Taormina, Caffè Wunderbar, Ristorante La Scala, Cinque Archi, La cisterna del moro, Rist. Del Corso, TreQuarti Taormina Antipasteria Siciliana, Ristorante La Buca, Ristorante Pizzeria Taormina
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Nearby attractions of Torre dell'Orologio e Porta di mezzo

Piazza IX Aprile

Chiesa di San Giuseppe

Duomo di Taormina

Taormina

Porta Catania

Chiesa della Madonna della Rocca

Corso Umberto

Villa Comunale di Taormina

Naumachia di Taormina

Ciampoli Palace

Piazza IX Aprile

Piazza IX Aprile

4.8

(347)

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Chiesa di San Giuseppe

Chiesa di San Giuseppe

4.6

(204)

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Duomo di Taormina

Duomo di Taormina

4.6

(1.7K)

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Taormina

Taormina

4.7

(37)

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Enjoy the unique nature and geology of Mount Etna
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Nearby restaurants of Torre dell'Orologio e Porta di mezzo

La Napoletana

Granduca Restaurant Taormina

Caffè Wunderbar

Ristorante La Scala

Cinque Archi

La cisterna del moro

Rist. Del Corso

TreQuarti Taormina Antipasteria Siciliana

Ristorante La Buca

Ristorante Pizzeria Taormina

La Napoletana

La Napoletana

4.6

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Granduca Restaurant Taormina

Granduca Restaurant Taormina

4.1

(1.3K)

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Caffè Wunderbar

Caffè Wunderbar

3.5

(452)

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Ristorante La Scala

Ristorante La Scala

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The clocktower marks the medieval part of town from the part that was here in the ancient classic Hellenistic period. It is a scenic passage through Taormina and a visual symbol of the town. Inside is an ornate mosaic. On one side you have the outstanding views of Mount Etna and the sea from the piazza. It is an ancient edifice. The defensive walls on which the tower was built date from the 4th century BC. The building dates from 12th century. It was destroyed in 1676 by the troops of Louis XIV. Repairs were made in 1679. Follow the IG link in profile for more travel and food and drink tips, ideas and reviews!
Tamara BakićTamara Bakić
Ako voliš istorijske simbole i šarm uskih ulica Sicilije, Torre dell’Orologio je obavezna stanica. Nije atrakcija koja traži puno vremena, ali daje autentičnu atmosferu i odličan doživljaj starog grada. 1. Istorijski značaj – Toranj potiče iz 12. vijeka, a današnji izgled sa satom dobio je u 17. vijeku. Sam prolaz (Porta di Mezzo) označava ulaz u srce starog grada, pa daje autentičan osjećaj prolaska kroz istoriju. 2. Lokacija – Smješten je na Corso Umberto, pored Piazza IX Aprile, što je najživlji i najfotogeničniji dio Taormine. 3. Atmosfera – Uveče, kada se trg osvijetli, toranj sa satom stvara romantičan ugođaj. Mjesto je idealno za šetnju i fotografije sa pogledom na more i Etnu. 4. Fotogeničnost – Toranj, obližnja crkva San Giuseppe i trg ispred njega čine jednu od najpoznatijih tačaka za fotografisanje u gradu. 5. Besplatan prolaz – Nema ulaznica, prolaziš kroz istorijsku kapiju dok istražuješ stari grad. 6. Okruženje – U blizini se nalaze odlični kafići i restorani, kao i suvenirnice, pa se ovdje lako pravi pauza za odmor.💕
Zygmunt BorowskiZygmunt Borowski
Ze względu na swoje położenie wieża zwana jest także Porta di Mezzo i jest bramą do średniowiecznej wioski, która oddziela klasyczne i hellenistyczne części Taorminy. Wieża zegarowa, zwana także "Porta di Mezzo", była zbudowana w XII wieku na starożytnych grecko-rzymskich fundamentach. Została zniszczona w 1676 roku przez wojska francuskie Ludwika XIV. Została odnowiona w 1679 roku, wtedy także zainstalowano duży zegar. Pod bramą przechodzi główna ulica starego centrum, Corso Umberto w kierunku "Porta Catania" na południu miasta. - Due to its location, the tower is also called Porta di Mezzo and is gateway to medieval village that separates the classic and Hellenistic parts of Taormina. The clock tower, also called "Porta di Mezzo", was built in 12th century on ancient Greek-Roman foundations. It was destroyed in 1676 by French soldiers of Louis XIV. It was renovated in 1679, and then a large clock was installed. Under the gate is main street of old center, Corso Umberto, in the direction of "Porta Catania" in the south of city.
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The clocktower marks the medieval part of town from the part that was here in the ancient classic Hellenistic period. It is a scenic passage through Taormina and a visual symbol of the town. Inside is an ornate mosaic. On one side you have the outstanding views of Mount Etna and the sea from the piazza. It is an ancient edifice. The defensive walls on which the tower was built date from the 4th century BC. The building dates from 12th century. It was destroyed in 1676 by the troops of Louis XIV. Repairs were made in 1679. Follow the IG link in profile for more travel and food and drink tips, ideas and reviews!
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Ako voliš istorijske simbole i šarm uskih ulica Sicilije, Torre dell’Orologio je obavezna stanica. Nije atrakcija koja traži puno vremena, ali daje autentičnu atmosferu i odličan doživljaj starog grada. 1. Istorijski značaj – Toranj potiče iz 12. vijeka, a današnji izgled sa satom dobio je u 17. vijeku. Sam prolaz (Porta di Mezzo) označava ulaz u srce starog grada, pa daje autentičan osjećaj prolaska kroz istoriju. 2. Lokacija – Smješten je na Corso Umberto, pored Piazza IX Aprile, što je najživlji i najfotogeničniji dio Taormine. 3. Atmosfera – Uveče, kada se trg osvijetli, toranj sa satom stvara romantičan ugođaj. Mjesto je idealno za šetnju i fotografije sa pogledom na more i Etnu. 4. Fotogeničnost – Toranj, obližnja crkva San Giuseppe i trg ispred njega čine jednu od najpoznatijih tačaka za fotografisanje u gradu. 5. Besplatan prolaz – Nema ulaznica, prolaziš kroz istorijsku kapiju dok istražuješ stari grad. 6. Okruženje – U blizini se nalaze odlični kafići i restorani, kao i suvenirnice, pa se ovdje lako pravi pauza za odmor.💕
Tamara Bakić

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Ze względu na swoje położenie wieża zwana jest także Porta di Mezzo i jest bramą do średniowiecznej wioski, która oddziela klasyczne i hellenistyczne części Taorminy. Wieża zegarowa, zwana także "Porta di Mezzo", była zbudowana w XII wieku na starożytnych grecko-rzymskich fundamentach. Została zniszczona w 1676 roku przez wojska francuskie Ludwika XIV. Została odnowiona w 1679 roku, wtedy także zainstalowano duży zegar. Pod bramą przechodzi główna ulica starego centrum, Corso Umberto w kierunku "Porta Catania" na południu miasta. - Due to its location, the tower is also called Porta di Mezzo and is gateway to medieval village that separates the classic and Hellenistic parts of Taormina. The clock tower, also called "Porta di Mezzo", was built in 12th century on ancient Greek-Roman foundations. It was destroyed in 1676 by French soldiers of Louis XIV. It was renovated in 1679, and then a large clock was installed. Under the gate is main street of old center, Corso Umberto, in the direction of "Porta Catania" in the south of city.
Zygmunt Borowski

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The Clock Tower is a gate that marks the entrance to the medieval part of Taormina. It is a 12th-century building, although other buildings probably predate it, dating back to the Roman era. The clock was added during repairs to the tower in 1679. The Tower is also called Porta di Mezzo (Middle Gate) since it is located approximately in the middle of the city's historical route from Porta Messina to Porta Catania. It was part of Taormina's medieval fortifications. Passing under the gate from Piazza IX Aprile, notice in an arched recess on your left the exceptionally preserved Byzantine mosaic. It depicts the Virgin Mary seated, with the Christ Child in her lap. The colors are bright and vibrant. I don't know, but while passing by I saw it unexpectedly because I didn't know it existed and I really felt a warm feeling of pride wash over...

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The clocktower marks the medieval part of town from the part that was here in the ancient classic Hellenistic period. It is a scenic passage through Taormina and a visual symbol of the town.

Inside is an ornate mosaic. On one side you have the outstanding views of Mount Etna and the sea from the piazza.

It is an ancient edifice. The defensive walls on which the tower was built date from the 4th century BC. The building dates from 12th century. It was destroyed in 1676 by the troops of Louis XIV. Repairs were made in 1679.

Follow the IG link in profile for more travel and food and drink tips, ideas...

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Z náměstí „Piazza IX. Aprile ústí do hlavní ulice Corso Umberto městská brána „Porta di Mezzo“, která byla součástí třetího městského opevnění a oddělovala středověkou část města od starověké Řecko– římské části Taorminy. Byla postavena ve 12. stol. na zbytcích starší obranné zdi pocházející ze 4. stol. př. n. l. Během invaze francouzských vojsk Ludvíka XIV. (krále Slunce) v roce 1676 byla srovnána se zemí. Ale už o 3 roky později byla postavena nová brána a na její věž umístěny hodiny, které jsou na ní dodnes. Od té doby se věži začalo říkat „Torre dell´Orologio“ (hodinová věž). Mechanické hodiny pocházejí z roku 1800 a jsou unikátním kusem spočívajícím na litinovém podstavci s uchycením „Chevalier“. Hodinový stroj je vyroben z kalené oceli, mosazi a má robustní bronzové převody. Součástí hodin je také kyvadlo zvané Galileo s velmi přesným nastavením, které se ale musí každých 48 hodin natahovat. Věž byla osazena zvony až v roce 1881 a na jednom z nich je vyryto jméno tehdejšího starosty a různých hodnostářů. Zvláštností je, že se zvony na věži rozezní jen v den volby starosty a u příležitosti slavnostního procesí v den svátku patrona Taorminy svatého Pankráce, který připadá na 9. července, den jeho mučednické smrti. Pankrác byl poslán svatým Petrem na Sicílii v roce 40 n. l., aby se stal prvním biskupem města Tauromenium (dnešní Taormina), ale tam byl ukamenován Pohany, kteří byli odpůrci nového náboženství. Svatý Pankrác je uctíván v římskokatolické i v pravoslavné církvi...

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