Original sentence: In the late 19th century, Taormina gained some prominence by being the place where Wilhelm von Gloeden worked most of his life as a photographer of predominantly male nudes.It has beautiful beaches (accessible via a Funicular) by the Ionian sea, which is remarkably warm and has a high salt content.Situated between Messina and Catania, Taormina has been a very popular destination with tourists since the 19th century.Taormina is a town on the island of Sicily in Italy, and in ancient times was a Greek colony (Tauromenium), dating from about 400 BCE, which submitted to Roman authority in 212 BCE.Taormina is built on an extremely hilly coast, and is approximately a forty-five minute drive away from Europe's largest active volcano, Mount Etna.The Hellenistic Greek theater dating from this time period is the second-largest of its kind in Sicily.The Taormina Greek theater is frequently used for music concerts nowadays.The town is accessible from the larger cities of Messina and Catania via highways (autostradas).Tours of the Capo Sant' Andrea grottos are also available
Edited sentence: 400 BCE, which submitted to Roman authority in 212 BCE.Grotto tours are available, though over-priced and quite disappointing.It has been popular with tourists since the 19th century.Taormina also has a large amphitheatre, which hosts concerts by contemporary artists such as Peter Gabriel and Alanis Morisette.Taormina is a town on the island of Sicily in Italy, and in ancient times was a Greek colony (Tauromenium), dating from c.Taormina is accessible from the larger cities of Messina and Catania via highways (autostradas).Taormina is built on an extremely hilly coast, and is about forty-five minute's drive away from Europe's largest active volcano, Mount Etna.Taormina is very attractive to tourists, with beautiful beaches (accessible via a Funicular) by the Ionian sea — remarkably warm and with a high salt content.The countryside is dotted with small traditional villages, filled with ice-cream shops, unique churches, and friendly villagers.Wilhelm von Gloeden worked here most of his life as photographer of mainly male nudes