By exploring the small provincial towns, one can discover precious works of art in its churches and palaces, and important traces of great and faraway civilizations. The Statue of St. John the Baptist is a testimony to the great art found in the city, along with the many cathedrals and the Sacrament Chapel. Let alone the wonderful art works, nature gives us many sites to see. Such as Aeolian Isles, above Messina's northern coast, which are an obligatory stopover for those in the area.
A sequence of colors meets the eye, that is a mosaic of tiles of the most varied hues, with shades of the sea framing it all around. And as if to confirm Mother Nature’s own artistic gifts, it is well-known that the Aeolians were crafted by the volcanoes that, though destructive on one hand, have created masterpieces of incomparable beauty on the other.
Speaking of nature, the food is a must. The principal ingredient of local cuisine is obviously fish: fried or baked, baked in foil, or grilled. The preparation can vary, but what matters most is its freshness. Swordfish from the Messina Strait is particularly delicious and is cooked in a
thousand different ways. Fish, crustaceans and mussels make a sumptuous soup and are a condiment for rice recipes and spaghetti baked in foil. Obviously, visiting Messina is a must-have on your bucket list. Come and visit this majestic Italian wonder.
"nature gives us many sites to see"
"visiting Messina is a must have on your bucket list"
"the food is a must"
Messina, located on the island of Sicily off the Italian Peninsula, is a place of beautiful beaches, captivating cathedrals, and daunting drama of elites far and wide. With so many harbors and ports, it’s no wonder the city is a bustling center of commerce and culture. Sitting across the Strait of Messina, the town has been a very influenced place as the Greeks, Romans, Byzantines, Arabs, Normans and Swabians landed on its coasts and had a heavy influence on culture here and throughout the island.
The Town Of Messina