As one of the most important tourist centers of Sicily, Taormina (also known as the "Pearl of the Mediterranean,") truly lives up to its nickname, with its pastoral beauty and stunning beaches. Since Ancient Roman times, Taormina has been frequented by holiday-goers and is now internationally accepted as one of the most beautiful and luxurious places to visit in Italy.

The city, which looks over the Bay of Naxos, has attracted all types of cultural figures to its shores, including Truman Capote, Oscar Wilde, Alexander Dumas, and Gustav Klimt, all of whom flocked to the coastal city in search of la dolce vita (or "sweet life" in Italian). With such an array of iconic visitors, Taormina has made its mark on the European cultural pantheon.