gate of saracens (porta dei saraceni) on the path of saracens between taormina and castelmola, sicily italy

castelmola taormina sicily italy path of saracens gate porta dei saraceni landscape nature village footpath ancient ruin green monte tauro slope mount taurus sentiero opuntia cactus fennel architecture building landmark history attraction sightseeing monument exterior europe mediterranean sea ionian town travel tourism old city historic outdoor urban destination famous view blue sky