Comune di Taormina
Official information about the municipal government of Taormina, including services, offices, and useful links for residents and visitors.
Official Source
This page links to the official Comune di Taormina website.
About the Municipality
The Comune di Taormina is the municipal government of the town of Taormina, Sicily. It oversees public services, urban planning, cultural heritage preservation, tourism promotion, and local administrative functions for approximately 10,000 residents.
As one of Italy's most famous destinations, the municipality manages the balance between preserving Taormina's historic and artistic heritage and accommodating millions of visitors each year.
Key Services
- Anagrafe (Registry Office) — certificates, residence, marriage
- Tributi e Entrate (Taxes) — ICI, IMU, garbage, tourism tax
- Polizia Municipale — local public safety
- Uffici Tecnici — building permits, urban planning
- Anagrafe Comunale — civil registry
- Ufficio Postale — postal services
- Servizi Sociali — social services and assistance
- Uffici Turistico — tourism promotion & events
Historical Notes
Taormina became an autonomous comune in 1860. The municipality manages the ancient Greek Theatre (Teatro Antico), the Naumachia, the Palazzo Corvaja, and the Cathedral of Taormina — all monumental heritage sites under its care.
The town's unique position as both a living community and a world-class cultural destination makes municipal governance particularly complex, requiring careful balance between residents' quality of life and the demands of international tourism.
Taormina Today
Under the leadership of the Mayor and the City Council, the municipality oversees waste collection, street maintenance, public lighting, parking, public gardens, and the famous Cable Car that connects Taormina to Isola Bella below.
The municipality also organises major cultural events including Taormina Arte at the Greek Theatre and seasonal festivals that draw visitors from around the world.
