March 8, 2019: a date to remember for the people of Taormina, a city in the province of Messina, renowned worldwide for its proximity to the enchanting Isola Bella and, above all, for its magnificent Ancient Theatre.

Perched by the sea, the theatre is a treasure of extraordinary beauty and a venue for cultural and international events of the highest caliber. But this particular date marks the revival of another gem in this “pearl of the Ionian,” as Taormina is often called—the city’s castle.