What to do and see in Province of Messina, Sicily: The Best Things to do

December 23, 2021 Christa Meece

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. Ancient Theatre of Taormina

Via del Teatro Greco, 1, 98039, Taormina, Sicily Italy +39 0942 23220 https://www.parconaxostaormina.com/taormina/teatro-antico-taormina/
Excellent
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4.5 based on 13,605 reviews

Ancient Theatre of Taormina

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.

2. Duomo di Messina

Piazza del Duomo, Messina, Sicily Italy
Excellent
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4.5 based on 1,240 reviews

Duomo di Messina

This Cathedral, a fine example of Sicilian Norman architecture, has retained its original medieval lines even after a long history: built under Roger II, consecrated in 1197, destroyed in the 1908 earthquake and rebuilt.

Reviewed By Adventure_Steph_H - Bristol, United Kingdom

We visited Messina on a rainy day which meant that there were not very many people about. The clock tower is a beautiful structure and parts of it move as it chimes on the hour. Inside the cathedral the striking feature are the wooden beams across the ceiling with beautiful detailing on them. Its definitely worth a visit whilst in Messina although when we visited we had to split it into two parts as when we first visited at about lunchtime they closed the cathedral but were able to return later in the afternoon.

3. Bell Tower and Astronomical Clock (Orologio Astronomico)

Piazza Duomo, 98122, Messina, Sicily Italy +39 090 675175 http://www.messinarte.it
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4.5 based on 1,439 reviews

Bell Tower and Astronomical Clock (Orologio Astronomico)

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.

4. Villa Comunale

Via Bagnoli Croci, 98039, Taormina, Sicily Italy http://www.comune.taormina.me.it/la-citt/villa-comunale/
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4.5 based on 3,641 reviews

Villa Comunale

Reviewed By SallyF906 - Northampton, United Kingdom

A lovely park with plenty of shady areas, stunning views of the coastline and Etna, beautiful planting and quirky Victorian follies, this garden was created by an Englishwoman, Lady Florence Trevelyan and donated to the town in the 1920s. Lots of places to sit and relax. Definitely worth a visit.

5. Corso Umberto

Corso Umberto, Taormina, Sicily Italy http://www.comune.taormina.it/la-citt/monumenti/corso-umberto-i.aspx
Excellent
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4.5 based on 3,548 reviews

Corso Umberto

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!

6. Piscina di Venere

Via Sant'Antonio, 98057 Milazzo, Sicily Italy
Excellent
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4.5 based on 719 reviews

Piscina di Venere

7. Isola Bella

Taormina, Sicily Italy
Excellent
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4.0 based on 5,712 reviews

Isola Bella

Taormina is a region that is rich in natural beauty and scenic beaches, especially Isola Bella that means "the beautiful island."

Reviewed By rachelsalmon - Cardiff, United Kingdom

Beautiful beach We hired a motor boat from Mazzarò beach 90 euros for an hour for 5 of us which we drove ourselves around to the blue lagoon and Giardini Naxos and isola Bella Superb experience and will do this again

8. Lido l'Aurora Celeste

Viale Strascina, 98035 Giardini Naxos, Sicily Italy +39 340 538 9488
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4.0 based on 98 reviews

Lido l'Aurora Celeste

9. Lido Bonday Beach

Via Teocle, 98035 Giardini Naxos, Sicily Italy +39 346 401 1276 https://www.facebook.com/lidobondaybeach/
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4.0 based on 104 reviews

Lido Bonday Beach

10. Centro Commerciale "I Gabbiani"

Via Porticato, 150, 98035 Giardini Naxos, Sicily Italy +39 0942 550711
Excellent
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4.0 based on 41 reviews

Centro Commerciale "I Gabbiani"

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