Symbol and major attraction of the pearl of the Ionian, the Ancient Theater of Taormina stands regal on the top of Mount Tauro. Built by Greek colonists exiled from Naxos in the 3rd century BC, it owes its success and its magic to the ruin that consumed its remains. It was discovered by German intellectuals and artists who, during their travels in the south, had the culmination of the grand tour in the theater, a famous cultural itinerary among the classic beauties of the Mediterranean. In its current guise, the Theater shows the restructuring carried out by the Romans in the 2nd and 3rd century AD who updated the pre-existing plan, transforming it into an arena suitable for gladiatorial games. The poignant beauty of the site is given by the central opening which allows a view of the whole bay of Taormina and at the same time Etna in the distance. Since the "Dolce Vita" of Taormina, it has hosted the largest international festivals, from the David di Donatello to the Nastri d'Argento, and has been the stage for numerous classical artists of world renown. Its peculiar position, combined with the romantic beauty given by the erosion of time, makes the Ancient Theater of Taormina unique in the world for sight and acoustics, rightfully entering among the most important theaters and historical sites in Italy and Europe.