Messina

Things to do, attractions, interesting facts

Area: Messina surroundings

Messina lies on the north-eastern tip of Sicily, guardian of the Strait and its mysteries.
Messina is a city with ancient roots and cultural heritage of great value. It was a thriving Greek colony and then the most important port of the Roman Empire, second only to that of Constantinople.
Messina has a troubled history: the 1908 earthquake destroyed most of the buildings in the city and the rest was destroyed by bombing of the Allies during the Second World War. Despite the damage suffered in the last century, the city still preserves some monuments of considerable value intact.
Bell tower of Cathedral is the largest and most complex mechanical and astronomical clock in the world.

What to see

Sanctuary of the Madonna di Dinnammare in Messina

Hannibal of France Museum in Messina

Cavalli Fort in Messina

San Jachiddu Fort in Messina

Serra La Croce Fort in Messina

Petrazza Fort a Messina

Badiazza in Messina

Church of Santa Maria di Mili in Mili San Pietro

Natural Reserve of Capo Peloro Lagoon

Aquarium of Messina

Monastery San Placido Calonerò in Messina

Rufo Ruffo Castle in Scaletta Superiore

Gonzaga Castle in Messina

Pylon of the Strait of Messina

Fountain of Neptune in Messina

San Filippo Superiore Waterfall

Del Monte di Pietà Palace in Messina

Bell Tower Of Cathedral in Messina

Treasure Museum of the Cathedral of Messina

Interdisciplinary Museum of Messina

Botanical Garden in Messina

Church of San Camillo in Messina

Fort of the Most Holy Savior in Messina

Church of Santa Maria Alemanna in Messina

Real Cittadella in Messina

Sanctuary of Santa Maria del Carmine in Messina

Basilica of Sant'Antonio in Messina

Grazia Gate in Messina

Shrine of Christ the King in Messina

Sanctuary of the Madonna di Montalto in Messina

Santissima dei Catalani Church in Messina

Fountain of Orion in Messina

Cathedral of Messina

Things to do

Tour, Experience, Tastings,...

Traditional Festivals, Events, Live Show,... Messina

Infiorata of Santo Stefano Medio - Feast of Madonna dei Giardini
4, 5 May 2024

Feast of St. Hannibal of France in Messina
May 2024

Pinguini Tattici Nucleari Concert in Messina
2024 May 28, 29

Feast of Vascelluzzo in Messina
Jun 2024

Messina Summer 2024
Jun - Sep 2024

Festa Madonna della Lettera a Messina
2, 3 Jun 2024

Domenico Modugno Tribute in Messina
9 Jun 2024

Geolier Concert in Messina
2024 June 15

Festa di S. Antonio di Padova a Messina
Jun 2024

Ultimo Concert in Messina
2024 June 28

Zucchero concert in Messina
2024 June 2024

Concert Negramaro in Messina
2024 July 3

Sfera Ebbasta Concert in Messina
2024 July 6

Max Pezzali concert in Messina
9 Jul 2024

The Vara of the Madonna Assunta in Messina
Aug 2024

Cavalcade of the giants Mata and Grifone in Messina
Aug 2024

Kite Festival in Capo Peloro Messina
Sep 2024

October in Curcuraci - Messina
Oct 2024

Autumn Festival in Altolia - Messina
Nov 2024

Renato Zero concert in Messina
6 Nov 2024

Christmas in Messina
Dec 2024

Living Nativity Scene in Santo Stefano di Briga
Dec 2024

Epiphany in Bordonaro - U Pagghiaru
Jan 2025

Marco Mengoni concert in Messina
24 Jul 2025

Events in Messina area

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What to eat

Typical food, local wines and drinks, traditional dish to taste in Messina

You can obviously taste all the typical products of Sicilian cuisine, the most well-known ones, such as cannoli, Sicilian cassata, arancini, etc. But there are some specialties typical of this area that are more difficult to find in other areas of Sicily.

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Where to stay

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Nearby Places

Below you will find a list of the most beautiful places to visit in the surroundings of Messina. The places are located at a maximum distance of about an half hour by car. Good fun!