Naumachia
Massive 122m-long Roman brick wall with 18 niches dating to the 2nd century AD. Second oldest structure in Taormina after the Greek Theatre. Originally a monumental Roman fountain.
Massive 122m-long Roman brick wall with 18 niches dating to the 2nd century AD. Second oldest structure in Taormina after the Greek Theatre. Originally a monumental Roman fountain.
Visible from street along Via Naumachia
Any time - it's along a pedestrian street. Best appreciated in daylight to see the architectural details of the niches.
faq.subtitle Naumachia
The name means 'naval battle' in Latin. 18th-century scholars mistakenly thought it was an arena for sea battles. It was actually a nymphaeum - a monumental fountain.
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