Metropolitan City of Messina

The Metropolitan City of Messina is an administrative region in northeastern Sicily that spans across the Strait of Messina and the Peloritani Mountains. The territory includes numerous municipalities that together form a significant part of the larger region.

This administrative region was created in 2015 through a restructuring of Italian governance, when the former Province of Messina became a Metropolitan City. The change was part of a nationwide initiative to modernize local administration.

Each municipality has its own local traditions and celebrations that mark the calendar throughout the year. People gather for festivals honoring patron saints, with processions and gatherings that bring communities together.

The region is accessible through multiple routes, including a ferry crossing the Strait of Messina that connects people and vehicles between Sicily and mainland Italy. Visitors should note that the terrain is mountainous, and the warmer months offer the best conditions for exploring the area.

The territory includes the Aeolian Islands, a group of volcanic formations in the Tyrrhenian Sea that are geologically and geographically distinctive. These islands form a unique part of the administrative region and offer visitors a glimpse into volcanic geology.

Location: Sicily

Inception: August 4, 2015

Capital city: Messina

Website: http://cittametropolitana.me.it

GPS coordinates: 38.18333,15.55000

Latest update: December 6, 2025 21:30