Historical informations.:
Messina is home to a very old Norman style cathedral which boasts a unique bell tower, nearly 60 metres tall, which houses a large astronomical clock bulit in Strasbourg in 1933.
Every day at 12 noon, Schubert's Ave Maria accompanies a display of characters on the bell tower telling the history of Messina.
In Messina museum you can see paintings which date from the 13th century to the 18th century.
Amongst the most famous painters are Antonello da Messina and Caravaggio.
Messina' port is also linked to the charming cluster of the Eolie Islands.
Messina has a beautiful natural port which is towered by the statue of the 'Madonna della Lettera'.
Tourist informations.:
The port links Sicily to Reggio Calabria in mainland Italy and also attracts many cruise ships which dock here daily.
Messina' port is also linked tto the charming cluster of the Eolie Islands such as:
- Lipari, rich in history and home of the Eolian museum dedicated to marine archaeology;
- Vulcano with its thermal springs where you can take a course of mud baths all year round;
- Salina which is rich in vegetation and is a rest place for birds migrating from Africa;
- Panarea with its rocky coastline;
- Stromboli with its active volcano.
Taormina which is only about 40 Km. away, is considered to be the pearl of the Mediterranean with its breathtaking Greek Amphitheatre and stunning views over Mount Etna,the last active volcano in Europa, often showing spectacular eruptions.
In Tindari which is a resort about 50 Km.away, it is possible to visit stunning sanctuary of the Black Madonna and the Greek theatre.
Other Activities:
Walking or cycling alonside the lakes of Ganzirri e Torre Faro
marks the location of the property in Messina
