Discover Messina: 7 tourist routes to visit the city on the Strait

If we are talking about one of the most beautiful cities in the whole Sicily, there must be a reason. A reason that you are going to discover, since it will be the destination of your next vacation. And we want to help you in your intent by suggesting seven excellent tourist itineraries to discover Messina.

1. In one day

The time you have available is little or the city on the Strait will be just one of the stops on your tour of Sicily? Then you need to know what to see in Messina in a day and be sure not to miss any of its main attractions: among the stops of the itinerary, there are, for example, Repubblica square, Astronomical Clock and Fountain of Orione.

2. Most beautiful places

Some of the attractions of the first itinerary are, with full rights, one of the most beautiful places in Messina: some are in the city, for others, however, you have to move around. In this way you will have the possibility to discover the best of this part Sicily has to offer to all its visitors.

3. Most beautiful beaches

If the holiday will be in the summer, you can not absolutely miss the itinerary of the most beautiful beaches of Messina: places like Isola Bella, Giardini Naxos and Capo Ali will leave you, simply, open-mouthed. And in other seasons they will give you unforgettable views.

4. Religious architecture

The religious architecture is among the main attractions of the city. This itinerary must begin with a visit to the Duomo of Messina, a building in Gothic and Baroque style, which houses the treasure of the Duomo. The route also includes Santa Maria degli Alemanni, Santissima Annunziata dei Catalani, San Francesco d’Assisi, Ringo church, La Badiazza.

5. Historical buildings

There are also several historical buildings in Messina that would require at least one visit: the stages of the fifth proposed itinerary are Monte di Pietà, Calapaj-D’Alcontres palace, Vittorio Emanuele theater, City Hall. There is also the Botanical Garden of Messina, founded in 1638.

6. Castles

The sixth itinerary is the one that will take you to discover the castles of Messina. The most famous of these is castel Gonzaga, its plant has the shape of an irregular star, and dominates the city from the hill of Montepiselli. Itinerary completed by Cittadella, Rocca Guelfonia, San Salvatore fort and San Ranieri lantern.

7. Museums

If the leitmotif of your itinerary along the Strait must be the culture, then the museums of Messina are the one for you: from this point of view you will not be spoiled for choice, from the Regional Museum of Messina to the Zoological Museum “Cambria”, from the Museum of culture and popular music of the Peloritani to the permanent exhibition “La Vita non è Sogno”.

What to eat

A holiday worthy of the name must also include at least a taste of the typical dishes of the chosen destination. Here, then, what to eat in Messina: some of the culinary specialties of the city on the Strait are arancini, caponata and pasta with sardines.

Getting and moving

Now you can choose between these tourist itineraries in Messina, although the ideal would be to see them all. And anyway, not before having booked your trip on one of the ferries to Sicily. Ferry on which we advise you to board a car, so you can move in total freedom.

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