Top Things to do in Patti
Top 7 Free Things to do in Patti, Sicily
Discover the best top things to do in Patti, Italy including Sanctuary of the Madonna di Tindari, Riserva Naturale Orientata Laghetti di Marinello, Santuario di Santa Maria del Tindari, Spiaggia di Marina di Patti, Bar Pasticceria Joli, Grotte Beach Mongiove, Basilica Cattedrale San Bartolomeo.
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1. Sanctuary of the Madonna di Tindari
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4.5 based on 1,050 reviews
Legend has it that the Black Madonna statue fished out of the sea has healing powers; a visit to this picturesque church just may prove it to you.
Reviewed By SallyF906 - Northampton, United Kingdom
You can see the basilica on the top of the hill from miles around and it's well worth stopping off for a visit. You can't drive up into the town so you have to park in a large car park at the bottom of the hill and take a bus up to the top. Make sure you check the current opening times for the basilica and allow time to queue for a ticket and catch the bus although these do come frequently. According to tradition, in C9th fishermen discovered a crate with the statue of the black Madonna inside. They put her in the abandoned ruins of the temple of Ceres and a sanctuary was built in C11th by the Benedictines. The shrine became and important place of pilgrimage and was unable to cope with the number of visitors so was rebuilt in 1970s. The Madonna is made of cedar of Lebanon and is Byzantine - it is on display under the dome and is quite beautiful. The church has a beautiful fresco on the ceiling and lots of artwork that stands out against the dark stone. Also make sure you walk behind the altar where you can see the history of the statue in mosaics which are stunning. Definitely worth a visit.
2. Riserva Naturale Orientata Laghetti di Marinello
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4.5 based on 441 reviews
Reviewed By Dawson2019USA - Lake Tahoe (California), United States
Plese, visit it in the quiet season like in October. THe Sea is so clean, so quite, no people around and you will enjoy the Quiet. The View from Tindari is amazing, is stunning and i would like to live here
3. Santuario di Santa Maria del Tindari
4. Spiaggia di Marina di Patti
5. Bar Pasticceria Joli
6. Grotte Beach Mongiove
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 126 reviews
Reviewed By Sicily_travels78
This place is pure bliss so relaxing with crystal clear water super clean beach, With plenty to explore If you go you have to take the Speed boat trip Which they organise we’re they will take you along the coast and allow you to swim in some of the best waters I have ever swam in along with exploring more beaches which you can only get to by boat And then once your back head to beach bar we’re you have a choice of so much food which is all prepared fresh for you to order, also I recommend that you try there Cocktails which taste so good along with the perfect sunset Amazing staff and always so helpful We will definitely be coming back here next year the only thing I regret is that we could not stay for longer 10days was just simply not Long enough We loved it ,see you next year ????
7. Basilica Cattedrale San Bartolomeo
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