Palazzo Corvaja

It was principally built at the end of the 14th century and is named after one of the oldest and most prominent families of Taormina, which owned it from 1538 to 1945.

On four main floors and constructed around a courtyard, the Catalan Gothic palazzo is crenellated.

Corvaja Palace, which is located in Piazza Badia at right angles to the church of Saint Catherine of Alexandria, The origins of the palazzo incorporate an early Norman fortress dating from the 12th-14th century, which in turn was constructed on Roman foundations.

Its main body is a Norman-style tower, and it has an inner courtyard where the Gothic influence can be seen in the arched windows and doorways.

A 13th century staircase leads up to the first floor and an ornamental balcony which overlooks the courtyard.