Location: Province of Messina
Top Things to do in Province of Messina
Top 10 Points of Interest & Landmarks in Province of Messina, Sicily
Messina (Italian: Provincia di Messina; Sicilian: Pruvincia di Missina) was a province in the autonomous island region of Sicily in Italy. Its capital was the city of Messina. It was replaced by the Metropolitan City of Messina.
Restaurants in Province of Messina
1. Viewpoint la Manica
2. Monte della Madonna
3. Mulino ad Acqua Giorginaro del 1690 a Ruota Orizzontale
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 47 reviews
Reviewed By 626Tim - Sicily, Italy
Novara di Sicilia is a small medieval town off the beaten tourist trail, nestled between the Nebrodi and Peloritani mountain ranges. It offers the traveler a unique, authentic glimpse of the middle and renaissance ages of Sicily, from an agricultural and archaeological perspective. Within the city limits is the last remaining operational, water-powered flourmill. This amazing 17th century engineering marvel, functions exactly as it did centuries ago. The operator and maintainer (Mario) meticulously takes the visitor step-by-step, through the same process that turned grain into flour long before the industrial age. It is fascinating to hear the roar of water and see this ancient machine in action. The visitor can also purchase the flour, which comes from local organically grown wheat. My sincere appreciation to Mario and Tindaro for such an enjoyable and enlightening experience.
4. Ancient Theatre of Taormina
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4.5 based on 13,605 reviews
The view of Mount Etna and the sea beyond is absolutely superb at Taormina's 10,000-seat ancient Greek amphitheater, which was erected in the third century BC and expanded by the Romans.
Reviewed By ryanfL7429GJ
This theater and its location are stunning -- I'm surprised this isn't a more widely known attraction in Italy or even all of Europe. The history here (both Greek and Roman) and the spectacular beauty and setting of this coastal town (with an active volcano steaming in the background) make this a MUST when visiting Sicily.
5. Fontana di Orione
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 218 reviews
Reviewed By CarolinaE5247ZH - Highlands, United States
I never thought I would visit such a wonderful place and have this experience. Clear waters rushed from the fountain but what I noticed besides the great work of art were the birds that sat upon it that only made it more natural and lovely and all the people gathered around it. All the while seeing this listening to Ave Maria played over the crowd of people. It is located in a piazza with a clock tower which is animated and beautiful and an old church with paintings and sculptures. All together it was perfect. I'm happy I was able to visit this beautiful place.
6. Bell Tower and Astronomical Clock (Orologio Astronomico)
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4.5 based on 1,439 reviews
Reviewed By stewartc640 - Chatham, United Kingdom
We passed the Messina cathedral Bell tower whilst on a one day stopover in Messina. We were doing a self-guided walking tour armed with a fairly basic tourist map and had just arrived in the port. The bell tower and its associated cathedral sits in the reasonably spacious ‘Piazza del Duomo di Messina’ just inland from where the cruise ship docked. It is known for its animation occurring when the clock strikes particularly at 12 noon. Unfortunately, this is the time our ship docked so we missed what we have been told is quite a sight. We did get to see a shorter animation at one o’clock though. The bell tower is separate from the cathedral, and had ‘golden’ statues on various levels as well as other parts of the animation. The Piazza is quite busy and there are many sightseeing tours for tourists departing from here either on busses or ‘Dotto’ trains. There are also some souvenir shops and street traders here where tourists can buy mementoes of their visit to Messina, we tend to purchase porcelain thimbles on our travels and these were available here too.
7. Corso Umberto
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4.5 based on 3,548 reviews
Reviewed By loua1601 - Wollongong, Australia
We have 9 days in Taormina and strolled along Corso Umberto on our first day. This street is exactly what you would expect from an Italian town as soon as you walk through Messina Gate. Lots of shops, cafes and restaurants with some beautiful buildings, churches, narrow side lanes and a spectacular view of the ocean when you get to the other end. A great way to spend a couple of days trying the different cafes and restaurants. Enjoy!
