The Corso Umberto I is the vibrant main street of Taormina and leads from the Porta Messina across the city to the Porta Catania.
The street follows the route of the ancient Consolare Valeria, the main thoroughfare in the original Greco-Roman settlements.
This pedestrian steet provides a lively promenade for tourists and is lined with elegant shops and restaurants.
Placed half-way between Taormina’s two main gates, is Piazza IX Aprile, the town’s main square. Located in the south side of the piazza is the Clock Tower or Porta di Mezzo which forms the passageway leading from the Greek-Roman part to the Medieval part.
