Self-guided Sightseeing Tour #1 in Messina, Italy

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Number of sights 5 sights
Distance 1.3 km
Ascend 24 m
Descend 44 m

Experience Messina in Italy in a whole new way with our self-guided sightseeing tour. This site not only offers you practical information and insider tips, but also a rich variety of activities and sights you shouldn't miss. Whether you love art and culture, want to explore historical sites or simply want to experience the vibrant atmosphere of a lively city - you'll find everything you need for your personal adventure here.

Activities in MessinaIndividual Sights in Messina

Sight 1: Chiesa del Carmine

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The "Sanctuary of Our Lady of Mount Carmel", better known as Carmine Church, is a Roman Catholic church in Via Porta Imperiale, Messina, Sicily. It replaces the former church, which was razed by the 1908 Messina earthquake. Located close to the Tribunal, the Carmine Church was rebuilt in 1930 in the eighteenth century Baroque or Rococo style. Designed by the architect Cesare Bazzani, the church was reconsecrated on 15 July 1931.

Wikipedia: Chiesa del Carmine, Messina (EN)

219 meters / 3 minutes

Sight 2: Fontana di Gennaro

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Fontana di Gennaro

The fountain of the Aquarium - popularly called the fountain of Gennaro - is a monument in Messina, dating back to the early seventeenth century. Initially located at the intersection of Corso and Via del Collegio, it is now located in the square of the same name, between Corso Cavour and Via XXIV Maggio. After restoration work, it was returned to the city in 2015.

Wikipedia: Fontana di Gennaro (IT)

167 meters / 2 minutes

Sight 3: Concattedrale del Santissimo Salvatore

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552 meters / 7 minutes

Sight 4: Chiesa di Santa Caterina di Valverde

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Chiesa di Santa Caterina di Valverde

The church of Santa Caterina di Valverde, also known as the church of Santa Caterina Vergine e Martire, is a place of worship in Messina, located in Via Centonze near Via Garibaldi. Belonging to the Archdiocese of Messina-Lipari-Santa Lucia del Mela, Vicariate of Messina Centro under the patronage of Our Lady of the Letter, Archpriest of Messina, Parish of Santa Caterina di Valverde.

Wikipedia: Chiesa di Santa Caterina di Valverde (IT)

372 meters / 4 minutes

Sight 5: Chiesa della Santissima Annunziata dei Catalani

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The Church of the Santissima Annunziata dei Catalani is a church in Messina, Sicily Italy. It is an example of Norman architecture in Sicily.

Wikipedia: Church of the Santissima Annunziata dei Catalani (EN)

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