Museo Nazionale della Magna Grecia
Reggio Calabria
The National Museum of Magna Grecia is in possession of one of the most remarkable collection of artifacts from Magna Grecia. The collections include materials found from excavations in some regions of southern Italy such as Sicily, Calabria and Basilicata. There are numerous famous works that can be seen in the museum, such as the Riace Bronzes, the Head of the Philosopher and the collections of pinakes, terracotta votive pictures.
Castello Aragonese
Reggio Calabria
The Aragonese castle of Reggio Calabria is the main fortification of the city. This is located in the homonymous square and is considered, together with the Bronzes of Riace, one of the main historical symbols of the city of Reggio. Since 1956 it hosts the observatory of the National Institute of Geophysics.
Cattedrale di Reggio Calabria
Reggio Calabria
The Cathedral of Reggio Calabria is dedicated to Maria Santissima Assunta and is the largest religious building in Calabria. This is located in the historic center of the city and is facing the wide Piazza del Duomo.
Chiesa di San Gaetano Catanoso
Reggio Calabria
Chiesa di Gesù e Maria
Reggio Calabria
Museo Paleomarino
Reggio Calabria
The Paleomarino Museum was initially established as a cultural and scientific association, over the years it is enriched with scientific and paleontological collections collected by the biologist and physician Angelo Vazzana. The museum structure is divided into two sections. One section is dedicated to paleontology, which includes fossil finds from the past, and the other finds of marine biology. In addition, the Museum has video materials and specialized texts open for consultation.
Museo Agrumario
Reggio Calabria
The Agrumario Museum is located in the Experimental Station for the essences and citrus industry of Reggio Calabria. The Museum houses machinery used for the extraction of juice and citrus essences including the Gangeri machine, which displays photographic collections showing the process of processing jasmine and the cultivation of opium poppy.
Museo dello Strumento Musicale
Reggio Calabria
The Musical Instrument Museum is located in an exhibition space of more than two hundred square meters. Since 1996, it has been welcoming musical instruments that belong to the traditional folk and ethnic music culture coming from all over the world. The exhibition shows about eight hundred instruments that are catalogued according to the Hornbostel-Sachs system and that belong to different families.
Piccolo Museo di San Paolo
Reggio Calabria
The Small Museum of San Paolo preserves the collection of works collected over sixty years by Monsignor Francesco Gangemi. The art gallery consists of about one hundred works and canvases dating back to the fifteenth and twentieth centuries. Among these are the canvas by Antonello da Messina “San Michele” and the “Madonna with Child” by Cima da Conegliano. Among the sacred objects are the works of the Messina goldsmith Filippo Juvara and there is also a sculptural room with materials of medieval origin.
Teatro Cilea
Reggio Calabria
The Teatro Francesco Cilea is the largest theater in all of Calabria named after the musician of Palmi Francesco Cilea. This is characterized by a large 19th-century style room in the shape of a horseshoe. The exterior lines are inspired by classical architecture.
Fortino Sud
Reggio Calabria
The South Fortino is also called Drums Pellizzeri. It was built after the Unification of Italy, in 1896, because the need was felt to fortify the area. In fact, for this purpose, its structure is very camouflaged and compact with the territory. Today it is possible to visit it in its original form, as it is in excellent condition.
Fortino Nord
Reggio Calabria
Fortino Nord, also called Battery Pentimele Nord, dates back to the mid-sixteenth century. Despite being built with natural stones and bricks, it is in excellent condition. Its structure consists of a drawbridge and two columns in sandstone limestone. A special feature is the secret passage that leads to the port and then to the Castle.
Duomo di Messina
Messina
(12 Km)
Fontana del Nettuno
Messina
(13 Km)
The fountain of Neptune of Messina was built in 1557, by Giovanni Angelo Montorsoli. Initially, the fountain was placed in front of the Palace on the docks of the port. God Neptune with his shoulders facing the sea, symbolizes the blessing of the city of Messina. Today, the fountain has been positioned north and rotated with the front of the sea, changing symbology.
Madonnina del Porto
Messina
(12 Km)
Our Lady of the Port is located at the entrance to the Port of Messina, on the tower of Fort San Salvatore erected in 1546. The monument is 35 meters high and was built by engineer Francesco Barbaro. The Statue of the Madonna is a symbol of the city of Messina.
Museo Regionale
Messina
(13 Km)
The Regional Museum of Messina was established in 1806 with the aim of enhancing Sacred Art, through the paintings dating from the fourteenth to the eighteenth century. Among the sacred furnishings are exhibited, a gradual unpublished in 1481 work by a Dalmatic friar, coming from the church of Santa Maria di Gesù, the paliotto called the Ciambretta of the 17th century embroidered with threads of gold and silver, beads, the style cross of the 17th century and the Immaculate Conception in silver foil.
Cimitero Monumentale Gran Camposanto
Messina
(11 Km)
Teatro Vittorio Emanuele II
Messina
(34 Km)
Built in 1842, it was originally called St. Elizabeth Theatre. Following the earthquake of 1908 it was completely rebuilt. The entrance porch with three arches is very charming thanks to the marble sculpture depicting the time.
Basilica Cattedrale Protometropolitana
Messina
(12 Km)
Of Byzantine origin, the current basilica was rebuilt in the late twelfth century. Wonderful is the organ that is located inside. Another characteristic element is the tower that has the largest mechanical clock in the world.
Palazzo del Governo
Messina
(13 Km)
The palace is a recent construction in the architecture of the city. We can note the elements of the post-floral style that the architect C. Bazzani used. The palace is located in the area where once stood a famous church of the '500 of which, today, only the beautiful Tribune remains, positioned on the back. Once you enter, you can see a large atrium decorated with columns, with a majestic staircase leading to the upper floors.
Piazza Unita' D'Italia
Messina
(13 Km)
Piazza dell'Unità d'Italia is located near the historic center of Messina and consists of the Prefecture Palace and the Fountain of Neptune that dominates the entire central space. The latter is the work of Giovanni Angelo Montorsi depicting the God of the Sea as he announces to the Messina that he had subsided the currents of the Strait.
Fontana di Orione
Messina
(12 Km)
The Orion di Messina fountain has been called the most beautiful fountain of the European sixteenth century. It was built in 1553 by Giovanni Angelo Montorsoli, disciple of Michelangelo, on commission of the Messina Senate. The fountain is rich in refined details and symbolizes the triumph of Orion, founder of the city.
Fontana Senatoria
Messina
(12 Km)
The Senatorium Fountain of Messina is located in via Consolato. Initially, it stood at the Piazza del Palazzo Reale and only in 1937, with the arrival of Benito Mussolini in Messina, it was moved to the current site. The fountain consists of a circular marble basin from the center of which stands a base that holds a cup, decorated with baccelletti, on which the seven names of the Messina senators are engraved and the year of the creation of the tank, 1615.
Fontana della Pigna
Messina
(12 Km)
The fountain of the Pigna dates back to the 18th century and was built by city artisans. Until 1988, the fountain was located in the center of Viale Boccetta, then it was moved off Seguenza, due to the increased traffic. It consists of a tub on three steps and a column that supports a tray topped by a pine cone from which the name of the fountain also derives.
Fontana dei 4 Cavallucci
Messina
(12 Km)
The “Quattro Cavallucci” Fountain of Messina dates back to 1635, it was built at the behest of the administrators of that time. The fountain has a Baroque style and took its name from the four seahorses present in the fountain from which the water came out.
Statua di Messina
Messina
(12 Km)
The Allegorical statue of Messina, was built in 1852, by Giuseppe Prinzi. The statue is located in the center of Largo Minitoli. Initially it was located inside the City Hall, following the restoration in 1967, it was placed on the current site. It is in white marble and in his right hand, he holds the decree by which Ferdinand II of Bourbon granted to the city of Messina Portofranco.
Museo "Cultura e Musica Popolare dei Peloritani"
Messina
(21 Km)
The Peloritani Museum of Culture and Folk Music is located in the village Gesso, was built by the architect Antonio Virgilio, and was opened to the public in 1996. The museum exhibits Sicilian ethno-organological folk elements including: musical instruments typical of culture and agro-pastoral tradition, tambourines, zampogne and bells.
Fontana Bios
Messina
(13 Km)
The Bios Fountain was designed and built in 2005 by the Messina painter and sculptor Ranieri Wanderlingh. This work was donated to the city of Messina by the “Gazzetta del Sud” for the 50th anniversary of its foundation. The Bios fountain, 18 meters long and 6.90 meters high, is composed of two elements tapered in reinforced concrete and symbolizes the continuity of life generation after generation.
Chiesa della Santissima Annunziata
Messina
(12 Km)
Medieval monument of great historical importance, it was built in Norman times on the ruins of the ancient temple of Neptune. Re-emerged following the 1908 earthquake that brought down the additions.
Palazzo della Cultura
Messina
(13 Km)
Multifunctional center of the city of Messina, it was built in 1975 on a project to form an inverted pyramid. Within it has an auditorium, an outdoor theater, a library and an exhibition center.
Palazzetto Coppedè
Messina
(12 Km)
Designed by renowned Florentine architect Gino Coppedè, from whom takes its name, Coppedè building is a building in eclectic style easily recognizable thanks to the unmistakable majestic eagles that are included in the grates of the balconies.
Il castello dei Ruffo di Scilla
Scilla
(17 Km)
The fortress of Scilla, a natural gateway to the Scylleum Strait, today in Messina, has always been a central point for controlling maritime traffic.
Santuario Maria Santissima di Loreto
Messina
(11 Km)
The Sanctuary is located just outside the town, on a hill. The building was built during the period when King Charles V dominated in Sicily. Thanks to testimonies, it is assumed that the sanctuary was built on 28 April 1568, the date on which a hermit bought the plot of land in which the construction stands. A special feature is the presence of a black wooden statue representing the Madonna.
Fontana Falconieri
Messina
(12 Km)
The Falconieri Fountain was designed by the architect Carlo Falconieri inspired by the Tuscan neo-Renaissance. The fountain was built in 1842 and is located in Piazza Bascio in Messina. Three years after the inauguration, four sea monsters were added with heads of man, lion, griffin and dolphin.
Fontana di Gennaro
Messina
(12 Km)
The fountain of Gennaro di Messina dates back to the 17th century is located along Corso Cavour. It is composed of a statue of a young Aquarius, placed on a globe that represents the world and is surrounded by the band of the Zodiac. After the 1908 earthquake, the fountain was restored only in 1932.
Tempio Votivo di Cristo Re
Messina
(13 Km)
The Shrine of Christ the King is located on Viale Principe Umberto. The building was opened in 1937. The Shrine of Christ the King has an octagonal shape with a high dome where eight bronze statues have been added and at the top of the access staircase is the statue of Christ the King by T. Calabrò.
Museo Tesoro del Duomo
Messina
(12 Km)
The Treasure Museum of the Cathedral of Messina houses a very rich collection of precious objects of worship of the cathedral. It collects more than four hundred works dating from the twelfth to the twentieth century. The most precious object of the treasure is the “Golden Manta” created in 1668.
Batterra Siacci o Matiniti Superiore
Campo Calabro
(13 Km)
Among all the batteries this is among the largest. It is part of that of Matiniti Superiore. This complex of buildings was built in 1888, as we can read on the front door. Its structure consists of ten howitzer stations. It is among the best preserved, compared to all buildings of this type in the area.
Torre Bianca o Mozza
Messina
(18 Km)
The White Tower, otherwise called Torre Scollato, has a truncated conical shape. In addition to the main function of defending production and commercial activities against pirate attacks, it was used as a place for collecting and collecting groceries and was also a support for radio and television antennas. The construction was modified and today's appearance is due to military use during the British occupation in the 19th century. The tower has great cultural and architectural importance.
Forte San Jachiddu
Messina
(15 Km)
The fort is located in the center north of Messina and enjoys an excellent view as it is located on a high level. It has a symmetrical trapezoidal shape and is equipped with a drawbridge entrance. The whole structure consists of three levels that are connected by two ramps and numerous internal and external stairs. For many years it was in very bad condition, but, after being renovated, the building has been excellently recovered and is often used as a venue for events and exhibitions.
Castellaccio
Messina
(13 Km)
The Castellaccio, a building of ancient origins, is located on a hill 150 meters above sea level and, most likely, stands on walls built by populations before the Hellenes. Over the centuries, the structure has been rebuilt several times and, of the original project, only the rectangular plan remains.
Castello Matagrifone trasformato
Messina
(13 Km)
The castle of Matagrifone is located on Viale Principe Umberto, where today stands the Shrine of Christ the King. Its position on a dominant hill, close to the historic center, has always made it a privileged point for controlling the city. The building has an octagonal shape with a high dome where eight bronze statues are added, and at the top of the access staircase is a statue of Christ the King.
Bastione San Vincenzo
Messina
(13 Km)
The Bastion of San Vincenzo was positioned in the homonymous fort, already existing in the ancient city walls of Messina. It was built at the behest of Charles V, and designed by the architect Antonio Ferramolino, with the aim of strengthening the defense of the city and providing an urban planning of Messina.
Batteria Menaja o Forte Crispi
Messina
(16 Km)
Battery Menaja or Forte Crispi was built in 1887 near portella Arena di Messina. Over the years, the structure has performed several functions, moving from a pseudo stable to an abusive landfill. Currently, the fort is managed by individuals, but this has not led to any improvements regarding its state of degradation.
Forte Gonzaga
Messina
(13 Km)
The Gonzaga Fort was built on a robust natural relief known as Montepiselli. The fort is shaped like an irregular star and is surrounded by ditches. The small, but imposing defensive structure has a low silhouette with a strong escarpment and a star plan with six large angular ramparts of triangular shape. Today the fortress is the property of the Municipality, and is in excellent state of preservation.
Real Cittadella
Messina
(11 Km)
The Real Citadel is a fortress built in the 17th century with the function of defense of the port of Messina. Located on the San Ranieri peninsula, it was built by engineer Carlos de Grunenbergh. Access to the Citadel was through Porta Grazia, beautifully decorated by Domenico Biondo. The structure was in the shape of a pentagonal star with five angular ramparts.
Bastione Santa Barbara
Messina
(12 Km)
The Bastion was part of a monastic complex built by Charles V and dedicated to the homonymous Saint that was built around 1537. Today of the bastion and the city walls that surrounded it, there is not much left, only the ancient homonymous staircase that was restructured following the earthquake.
Chiesa dell'Immacolata
Villa San Giovanni
(12 Km)
Fontana Vecchia
Villa San Giovanni
(12 Km)
Palazzo Magaudda
Messina
(12 Km)
Designed by the Florentine architect Gino Coppedè, Magaudda Palace is a building in eclectic style. It is one the best preserved of the architect and beautifully decorated with graffiti designs .
Palazzo Calapaj - d'Alcontres
Messina
(12 Km)
is Eighteenth-century building is an important element in the architecture of Messina ; it is the only example of Messina Palace, which remained intact after the earthquake of 1908.
Il Cielo E Il Mare
Messina
(13 Km)
Castello Calvaruso ruderi
Villafranca Tirrena
(21 Km)