Bar Turrisi: Unique Decor and Almond Wine
Bar Turrisi is an interesting and unusual bar in the heart of Castelmola. This family run place has a long tradition which passed from generation to generation. It is a three-storey house with a little terrace on each floor, plus one on the top, offering a great view of Piazza Duomo and the waters of Taormina below.What makes Bar Turrisi so special is the unique decor with its bizarre phallic theme. At the beginning it had a big impact on the local people, especially on the priest, but throughout the years the symbol was accepted by everyone and became an important part of the bar. It is present in different shapes and materials, from wood, terracotta, ceramics, iron to glass, and even marzipan. Phallus here is not a vulgar symbol; it has its roots in Greek culture. Bar Turrisi is a nice place to relax and have a coffee, or even better, a glass of Vino alla Mandorla (Almond Wine). It's...
