Wednesday, October 7, 2009

Taormina--an ancient and medieval city
















I had a wonderful time in Taormina. I have attached a picture of the ancient Greek Theater from the 3rd century BC!!! This was used for gladiators and fighting with wild animals. There is also a picture of a Roman Theater from the 200s AD. This theater was mostly used for musical performances. I also included some photos from medieval times. The picture of the skull and cross bones is from a church from the 13th century. I learned today that a church with a skull and cross bones indicated that a crypt, or bones of a special person, were buried under the structure of the church.

1 comment:

  1. did they have tourture devices in those rooms??

    regan r.

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