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Messina. Appearance. Coordinates: 38°11′37″N15°33′15″E38.19361°N 15.55417°E. This article is about the city in Sicily, Italy. For other uses, see Messina (disambiguation).
- Messina Cathedral. As the main Catholic church in Messina, the Duomo has stood since 1551 and was originally constructed by a renowned architect from Florence who was actually a protégé of Michelangelo.
- Piazza del Duomo. This beautiful square is undoubtedly one of the main attractions in Messina – located in close proximity to the port and where the cruise ships dock, it is usually one of the first areas tourists head for.
- Messina Bell Tower. Completing the trio of attractions in this area of Messina, the Bell Tower stands proudly next to the re-mastered Duomo and is just as impressive.
- Santissima Annunziata dei Catalani. Although this church is only small in size, it is a fine example of Norman architecture, and one of the few remaining buildings from the era that still stands in Messina.
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Messina, city and port, extreme northeastern Sicily, Italy, on the lower slopes of the Peloritani Mountains, on the Strait of Messina opposite Reggio di Calabria. It was an ancient Siculan colony, first mentioned about 730 bce, founded by settlers from Chalcis, who called it Zankle (“Sickle”), from.
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Messina, Italy. At Sicily’s northeast tip, Messina is the first city being kicked by mainland Italy’s boot, just three miles across the Strait of Messina. It's a main port of entry for visitors via hydrofoils and ferries. Trains board the ferry, too, before continuing service.
Messina ( [mesˈsiːna], Sicilian: Missina, Greek: Μεσσήνη/Μεσσήνα) is a port in the northeast corner of Sicily. Most visitors are passing through, on the 5-km ferry-crossing to mainland Italy. Although it dates to ancient times, Messina is modern and nondescript.
Discover Messina, the gateway to Sicily, with its historic centre, stunning cathedral, fountains, and natural harbour. Explore its spiritual and cultural heritage, enjoy its granita and cannolo, and admire its views of the Strait of Messina.
