Palace of Culture in Letojanni

Il Palazzo della Cultura is one of the most significant historical buildings for the city of Taormina, as this is the building which, throughout its history, has represented more than any other the essence of the territory, given the large number of functions it has covered over time.

It is a scenic structure placed in a strategic position, as it is located right in front of a suggestive Letojanni beach, widely frequented not only by residents but also by tourists, who can spend a splendid time summer holidays under the banner of worldliness and culture, all accompanied by the wonderful points of interest that surround this place.

History of the Palace of Culture in Letojanni

The Palace of Culture is also known as Former Francesco Durante Clinic, which bore the name of the illustrious professor who, right inside this building, together with all his students, provided the entire community of Letojanni with important medical support, treating thousands of Letojanni over the decades. After being one private clinic, the Municipality of Letojanni decided to buy it to make one elementary School, among the most frequented by local young people, who grew up within these walls and developed their first friendships, the same ones that accompanied them throughout their lives, also given the small size of Letojanni and the low population. At the end of the 90s it was also thought to redevelop this building to make it a Casino, although the project was never completed. Starting in 1999, the structure was used as a Palazzo della Cultura, a role it still holds today, to host exhibitions and events of various kinds.

Architecture of the Palace of Culture in Letojanni

The Palazzo della Cultura shows a very simple architecture, with rustic elements characterized by the rows of bricks that appear both outside and inside, in which there are numerous rooms separated by suggestive round arches. The upper floor of the Palazzo della Cultura, on the other hand, is decidedly more modern, reflecting the most contemporary architectural canons.

What to do at the Palace of Culture in Letojanni

Inside the Palace of Culture it is possible to witness both permanent exhibitions and occasional, each of which always focuses on issues relating to the history of the place and the characters who have inhabited Letojanni. Among the activities always present it is possible to find:
- Surgical Instruments Exhibition: to recall its original function as a clinic, so as to be able to admire all the development of objects used in the medical field.
- Manuscripts of Professor Francesco Durante: Professor Francesco Durante is one of the most iconic figures of the city of Letojanni, so much so that he is also remembered with a room entirely dedicated to all his publications.
- Sicilian Artisan Embroideries: the Sicilian tradition also passes through the embroideries, with period costumes that are excellently reproduced in this place.
- Museum of Sicilian Art and Culture: the Palazzo della Cultura also houses the Museum of Sicilian Art and Culture, an important museum that recalls Sicilian history and goes through all its customs.

How to get to the Palace of Culture in Letojanni

The Palazzo della Cultura is one of the easiest places to reach in Letojanni, which in any case proves to be a very easy place to reach by car, thanks also to the State Road 114, the European Road 45 and the Provincial Road 13, which cross it and represent the main passage of the buses of the Sicilian bus lines.

It can also be easily reached with the trains that serve the Letojanni railway station, while those who travel By plane can land at Catania Fontanarossa Airport, located about 60 km away.