Travel Tree City/State: Taormina, Sicily Country: ITALY Study Abroad in Sicily Italy REQUEST MORE INFORMATION »» Worlds Best Language Schools 57 Carruthers St Ilam Canterbury NEW ZEALAND www.worldsbestlanguageschools.com Program description: Sicily has so much to offer. With its sun, its beige pebble and sandy beaches, its warm aqua blue water, its snow-topped volcano Mount Etna, its forests and rolling golden hills, Sicily has always been at the center of the Mediterranean Sea, and therefore, it has always been at the center of Mediterranean history. Every major civilization that wanted to have power in Europe and over the Mediterranean Sea "had" to own Sicily. Situated in the center of the Mediterranean, Sicily has served as a meeting place for three continents, each of which has contributed to Sicily's unique history and culture. There are few other places which have been impacted by as great a number of civilizations: the Sicani, the Sicilians, the Greeks, the Carthaginians, the Romans, the Byzantines, the Arabs, the Normans, the Spaniards, all influenced the vibrant Sicilian culture. Taormina, the most beautiful town in Sicily, is an ancient hilltop town full of history and culture located by the sea. Taormina is famous for its beauty, its incredible heritage in history, archaeology and architecture, as well as for its reputation in welcoming travelers. For more than 2500 years, Taormina has shared its spirit with travelers from many lands. Taormina is like a treasure chest of history: walking along its main street, Corso Umberto, and the maze of narrow stair-cased streets and small beautiful squares, you discover Theatres and Gymnasium from the Greek Age, Odeon and Baths from the Roman Age, stunning buildings in which the Arab and the Norman cultures melt together in a memorable sense of beauty, traces of the Byzantine domination and beautiful villas which belonged to the European aristocracy in the 18th and 19th centuries.  All have left their “footprints” in Taormina in the form of beautiful buildings, monuments, churches, villas, parks and castles in this small town on top of the hill of Monte Tauro, overlooking the coastline of the Ionian Sea. Taormina plays a fundamental role as one of the most important archaeological locations in Italy. In fact, the Greeks, fathers of Italian and European culture, settled their first colony in Italy exactly here in the Bay of Naxos, in 735 BC. Taormina is home to one of the most famous Greek Theatres in the world. Here, in summertime the main events of the International Film, Music, Dance and Theatre Festival of Taormina Arte takes place. From the center of Taormina, in 2 minutes, a cable-car connects Taormina to the internationally acclaimed beaches. Isola Bella, the Bay of Mazzarrò, the Bay of Giardini Naxos and the Beach of Spisone are among the most famous beaches in Italy. Taormina is perfectly situated … the ideal location to Learn Italian and Discover Sicily! General program information: Program open to: Everyone Travel to site: Varies Is opportunity more independant or group orientated: Varies No. in group: 4-10 Living arrangements on the program: Varies How long does the program last?: Various Durations What are the dates of this program: Every Monday Benefits and advantages of the program: the Center for Italian Language and Culture is housed in a charming four story 19th Century building which faces the community tennis courts, the lush public gardens, the Bay of Naxos and the Ionian Sea and the mythological Mount Volcano Etna. Our roof-top terrace and our student lounge offer one of the most amazing views available in Taormina. Since 1992, we have passionately dedicated ourselves to promoting our Sicilian heritage and culture along with the study of the Italian language. We strive to offer opportunities for learners of the Italian language to also become learners of the Italian culture and Italian life. 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