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We should all be thanking Mother Nature for such a beautiful place. Messina is the best port city in the whole world. Take a trip to the Tyrrhenian and Ionian Seas. See all of the beautiful landscape surrounding Mt. Etna but don’t get too close, it is an active volcano. Stay at our well-equipped beach resort, the Golfo di Patti. Explore the Aeolian Islands. We are a major stop in Mediterranean trade routes. With these trade routes comes cultural exchanges. Which makes us a diverse and dynamic place.

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Food

While in the late 1500’s, Italy is at the heart of trade with the east and the Ottoman empire. Food was a big part of the trade system. Pasta and rice are two of the most popular foods that are being traded. The Arab culture has a big influence on trade. The culture has introduced many foods and spices such as sugar, rice, palm trees, mulberries, citrus fruits and bananas. Overall, there is a variety of foods located in Messina which can be found at your local food market.