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Travel to Messina

Messina is situated at the foot of the Peloritani Mountains, east of Palermo. Set just five kilometres from the mainland, Messina was rebuilt after being demolished by bombs in WWII and is now one of the most modern and bustling cities in southern Italy.

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Information on Messinas key attractions

Messina’s Duomo, on Piazza del Duomo, is well worth a visit. Even after being devastated by an earthquake and a bomb in the early 20th century, it is still is an elegant architectural sight.

On viale della Libertà, is the Museo Regionale, housed in a former silk mill. One of Sicilys best museums, it is home to art from the 15th to 17th centuries. The charming garden behind the museum displays some beautiful statues.

Out and about

Mortelle, the nearest beach resort, is an easy 12-kilometre bus ride from Messina. Night-time entertainment here is filled with loud music and energetic young people. If Mortelle is a bit too crowded for your liking, continue to the west, where youll find more beaches and seaside resorts, the best of which is Acqualadrone.

The provincial capital of Calabria, Reggio was one of the first Greek settlements on the Italian mainland. This bustling city has much to offer. Reggio’s Museo Nazionale is home to the most important collection of archaeological finds in Calabria. Its widely viewed exhibits are the Bronzi di Riace – two bronze statues which are examples of the highest period of Greek art, dating from the 5th century BC.

Leisure options

You will want to sample the magnificent traditional Sicilian cuisine in Messina. On Plaza Municipio 4, is the restaurant Il Due Sorelle, which offers particularly excellent local food. Around the Plaza del Duomo are a smattering of cafés and pubs, open until the early hours of the morning.

Safety

Visitors are more susceptible to dangers in an unfamiliar environment and when on holiday. Pickpocketing is also a problem in the busier cities; always try to remain alert and vigilant. When travelling to Messina, we strongly recommend you take out travel insurance for you and your family.

Weather in Messina

Messina attracts winter visitors as the temperatures are mild and rarely drop below 15C. In summer, between April and October, the temperature can rise to 35C, so it is the place to visit to enjoy long, hot summers. Sicily has the least number of rainy days and the highest number of hours of sunshine. It can average four to five hours of sunshine a day in winter and up to eleven hours a day in the summer.

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