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.
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.
Things to do
Tour, Experience, Tastings,...
Traditional Festivals, Events, Live Show,... Messina
Bagpipers in Messina
2023 December 3
2023 December 3
Christmas in Messina
2023 December 8 - 2024 January 7
2023 December 8 - 2024 January 7
Dolcenera Live In Messina
2023 December 21
2023 December 21
Living Nativity Scene in Santo Stefano di Briga
2023 December 26, 30 | 2024 January 5, 6
2023 December 26, 30 | 2024 January 5, 6
The Pooh concert in Messina
2023 December 28
2023 December 28
Massimo Ranieri concert in Messina
2024 March 27
2024 March 27
Pinguini Tattici Nucleari Concert in Messina
2024 May 28, 29
2024 May 28, 29
Ultimo Concert in Messina
2024 June 28
2024 June 28
Zucchero concert in Messina
2024 June 2024
2024 June 2024
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.
Catch of the day
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Interesting Facts
Interesting and fun facts, mythology, legend, folk tales and more to know about Messina
Where to stay
Best Offers of Vacation Rental, hotel, B&B where to sleep in Messina
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!
Castanea delle Furie
Messina surroundings
Saponara
Messina surroundings
Villafranca Tirrena
Messina surroundings
Rometta
Messina surroundings
Spadafora
Messina surroundings
Monforte San Giorgio
Messina surroundings