San Domenico Palace, Taormina, A Four Seasons Hotel
An iconic and luxury Italy wedding venue – Sicily hotel with sea views. Perched on a rocky promontory high above the Ionian Sea, iconic luxury hotel in Taormina, San Domenico Palace, welcomes you to a 14th-century Sicilian convent reimagined. Swim in sea-view clifftop infinity pool, stroll in magnificent Italian gardens, soak in the history, savour Michelin-starred dining and escape into a Four Seasons world of timeless beauty.
Location
Framed by the dramatic landscapes of Sicily’s east coast, San Domenico Palace offers a magnificent setting overlooking Mount Etna, the Ionian Sea and the Ancient Theatre. Just off Taormina’s main street, the Corso Umberto, our Hotel is an easy walk to the charming shops and restaurants of the old town. This is the perfect home base for exploring eastern Sicily’s most famous attractions, including the historical cities of Modica, Noto and Siracusa, and the tiny, fascinating island of Ortigia. It is 1 hr drive from Catania International Airport.
Story
One of the world’s most legendary hotels, this popular Italy wedding venue invites you to embark on an epic journey into history. With origins dating back to 1374, this classic Dominican convent was expanded in 1896 to become a hotel, featuring a new building designed in liberty style. For more than a century, San Domenico Palace has welcomed the world’s most illustrious guests – from Oscar Wilde and King Edward VIII to Elizabeth Taylor, Audrey Hepburn and Sophia Loren. Now, as Four Seasons, this iconic hotel begins a new era, delivering the highest standards of personalized service.
Spaces
Begin your new life in romantic Taormina, Sicily – kissed by the Mediterranean sun and framed by the legendary beauty of Mount Etna, the Ionian Sea and the Ancient Theatre. Our iconic Italy wedding venue is enriched by Sicilian history dating back to the 14th century. The San Domenico Palace offers a world of timeless elegance. With stellar cuisine and expert wedding specialists, your day will glow with Four Seasons perfection.
ITALIAN GARDENS: Fragrant blooms, lush greenery and the whisper of history: The Italian gardens at San Domenico Palace are a symphony of beauty. Here, love blossoms amid the scent of citrus trees and the soft rustle of leaves.
Restaurants
Michelin-starred fine dining, Mediterranean seafood restaurant, bar.
Experiences
Discover Sicily through a series of unique day trips and tours we’ve tailor-made for our guests visiting Taormina. Whether you’re a lover of nature and the night sky, or enjoy discovering a location through its people and food, we have an experience for you. With an expert Four Seasons guide, you’ll learn about the multiple cultures that have occupied Sicily over the centuries – taking you from the Ancient Theatre to the Palazzo Corvaja and Piazza IX Aprile. Discover the influences in cuisine and architecture brought by the Arab and North African civilizations. We’ll custom-design each tour to your specific interests.
