Grand Hotel Timeo, A Belmond Hotel - Taormina, Sicily Island, Italy

Built in the third century BC, the neighboring Greek Theatre is a historical marvel that has played host to centuries of cultural activity. Today, it enchants in the early morning sunlight and, come evening, plays host to open-air music performances and enchanting operatic stagings. This wonderfully preserved amphitheatre, with Mount Etna as its backdrop, is every bit as captivating as the performances staged there. Grand Hotel Timeo was the first hotel in Taormina, built just a stone’s throw from fascinating ancient architecture. Harnessing the same mythic energy and historical significance of Taormina itself, ours is a place where history evolves with our storied surroundings.