Corso Umberto
Corso Umberto
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  • jaybeeFL
    Palm Harbor, Florida3,361 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    Have to "Just Do It"
    Walked from one end to the other--from the Messina gate to the Catania gate weaving and bobbing to avoid the masses of shoppers, diners and oglers. The street is lined with high end shops, cafes, pasticcerias, souvenir joints and restaurants. Though it is a "must do" when in Taormina, it would be better early in the day or in the off season when not overrun by tourists (which includes folks like us)!!!! What differentiates this street from others like it around the world are the many palaces along its length. Definitely don't miss it!
    Visited April 2023
    Travelled with friends
    Written 4 May 2023
  • WillieMacfan
    Healdsburg, California792 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Taormina Pedestrian Shopping Street
    The main drag of Taormina is about a half mile walk from the parking garage to the end with a very slight grade. The street is filled with high end and souvenir shops, bars and restaurants. The plaza at the end contains an attractive church and is the point from which you can climb to the ancient theatre. Great for people watching. Wish we had an extra hour to shop and relax further over a meal.
    Visited July 2023
    Travelled as a couple
    Written 24 July 2023
  • Mira_Bihac
    Newark, Delaware350 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Divan views from Piazza 9April on the top Corso Umberto
    This is Taormina main street very popular for tourists,and going along Corso you can reach panoramic 9 Aprile Piazza . You can admire lot of restaurants ,shopping stores,ice cream famous place ,Beautiful church and most importantly georges view of hilltop towns ,stunning views to remember,and to mansion lost of places to eat and drink, shopping,..... It was impressive visiting nice Church ,and pry in silence. Corso Umberto is always full of tourist and most popular destination for tourists.I Will always remember stunning view from Piazza 9 Aprile . Must see Lovely journey .
    Visited September 2023
    Travelled with friends
    Written 15 September 2023
  • Outofdodge_10
    Santa Fe, New Mexico1,351 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Bustling Corso Umberto in Taormina, Sicily
    Corso Umberto is always crowded with tourists. There are several clothing stores and restaurants, among other shops. It's certainly fun to walk around and the architecture is beautiful. There are banks if you need Euro.
    Visited November 2022
    Travelled with friends
    Written 7 October 2023
  • Tara T
    3 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    Class trip to Taormina, Sicily
    City is really beautiful and really great for scenic view photography. It's really romantic and a great place to go on night walks. We got there just in time for weddings so we had fun with party goers. The only downside is that it is kinda pricy so be sure to take a little more than usual with you.
    Visited June 2023
    Travelled with friends
    Written 20 October 2023
  • sam101645
    Walnut Creek, California359 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Enjoyed the walk every day and night.
    Corso Umberto has everything. Restaurants, shops, piazza's with views and entertainment. It's an easy walk from end to end and one end leads to the Greek Amphitheater, the tram down to the sea, the beautiful public gardens and more. The side streets and alleys provide even more to entertain you. We had visited Positano earlier in our trip and your choice to visit again is Taormina and the Corso Umberto. It was the first week in November. Busy but not crowded. The weather was perfect.
    Visited November 2023
    Travelled as a couple
    Written 11 December 2023
  • angeleyes27
    Brigantine, New Jersey5,196 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    Historic medieval street with shops, churches & cafes
    We came here on a cruise. This is the main historic street which goes from the north (Messina gate) to south (Catania gate). Many invaders traveled this path as it was the only route along the coast. There are a number of quaint squares, beautiful churches & cafes. It is pedestrian only. I missed the Amphitheater and wished that I had seen it.
    Visited September 2023
    Travelled as a couple
    Written 6 February 2024
  • AMsays
    Thornhill, Canada4,121 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Tourist Mecca
    Main street between the two gates – Messina and Catania. Many shops, churches, restaurants, pasticcerias, souvenir stores, galleries and even palaces and a library. It’s a tourist mecca for sure. As you go up and down, check out the narrow side streets and their colourful enhancements. It ‘s the street you take to get to the ancient Greek/Roman theatre. The day I was there. I saw many cats. Not sure if this is normal.
    Visited January 2024
    Travelled solo
    Written 7 February 2024
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Bkbak
Tempe, AZ1,442 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Sept 2023 • Couples
CROWDED! However, still a nice street to enjoy. It is a tourist mecca but if you stop and look beyond the stores, you'll notice some beautiful side streets, balconies, and even ancient buildings that the stores are in.
Written 25 February 2024
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AMsays
Thornhill, Canada4,121 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jan 2024 • Solo
Main street between the two gates – Messina and Catania. Many shops, churches, restaurants, pasticcerias, souvenir stores, galleries and even palaces and a library. It’s a tourist mecca for sure. As you go up and down, check out the narrow side streets and their colourful enhancements. It ‘s the street you take to get to the ancient Greek/Roman theatre. The day I was there. I saw many cats. Not sure if this is normal.
Written 7 February 2024
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angeleyes27
Brigantine, NJ5,196 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Sept 2023 • Couples
We came here on a cruise. This is the main historic street which goes from the north (Messina gate) to south (Catania gate). Many invaders traveled this path as it was the only route along the coast. There are a number of quaint squares, beautiful churches & cafes. It is pedestrian only. I missed the Amphitheater and wished that I had seen it.
Written 6 February 2024
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sam101645
Walnut Creek, CA359 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Nov 2023 • Couples
Corso Umberto has everything. Restaurants, shops, piazza's with views and entertainment. It's an easy walk from end to end and one end leads to the Greek Amphitheater, the tram down to the sea, the beautiful public gardens and more.
The side streets and alleys provide even more to entertain you.
We had visited Positano earlier in our trip and your choice to visit again is Taormina and the Corso Umberto. It was the first week in November. Busy but not crowded.
The weather was perfect.
Written 11 December 2023
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BellBoy53
Brisbane, Australia610 contributions
2.0 of 5 bubbles
Nov 2023 • Couples
This is a classic tourist trap town with the main pedestrian street full of very expensive fashion, souvenir and food outlets. Getting away from the central part offers some relief (small trattoria, etc) from the crowds however prices are the same all over this touristy part. Better off going somewhere else to enjoy Sicilian hospitality.
Written 29 November 2023
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Pistachon279
Cancun, Mexico10,979 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Nov 2023 • Solo
This is a little beautiful town, romantic place, full of restaurants, Coffee shops, sourvenirs and more,just 45 minutes from Messina city. If visit Sicily just have to visit this cozy town.
Written 6 November 2023
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churston
London, UK379 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Oct 2023 • Solo
Corso Umberto takes you from porta Catania to porta messina and is lined with shops

The side streets also have several excellent restaurants
Written 20 October 2023
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Tara T
3 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Jun 2023 • Friends
City is really beautiful and really great for scenic view photography. It's really romantic and a great place to go on night walks. We got there just in time for weddings so we had fun with party goers. The only downside is that it is kinda pricy so be sure to take a little more than usual with you.
Written 20 October 2023
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Outofdodge_10
Santa Fe, NM1,351 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Nov 2022 • Friends
Corso Umberto is always crowded with tourists. There are several clothing stores and restaurants, among other shops.
It's certainly fun to walk around and the architecture is beautiful. There are banks if you need Euro.
Written 7 October 2023
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J S
Lisbon, Portugal111 contributions
1.0 of 5 bubbles
Oct 2023 • Couples
The most tourist mobbed place I’ve ever been. Nothing but tacky stores, ice cream shops, overpriced mediocre restaurants and hordes of tourists—even at 8PM on a Sunday in October. I love Italy and Sicily but I regret coming to Taormina. It’s a shame because it’s in a beautiful setting and has some nice old buildings and very interesting historic sites. But overall it’s horrid.
Written 1 October 2023
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