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Italy

Province of Messina

Administrative territorial entity Former entity

Province of Messina, Administrative territory in northeast Sicily, Italy

Description

Province of Messina is an administrative territory in northeast Sicily encompassing numerous municipalities with mountain ranges and coastal plains along the Mediterranean. The region stretches across diverse landscapes from inland hills to seaside towns.

History

The territory held strategic importance during the First Punic War, marking the start of Roman military operations beyond the Italian Peninsula. This conflict reshaped Mediterranean power dynamics for centuries.

Culture

The region maintains traditional religious festivities throughout the year, including the December celebrations of Saint Nicholas in Saponara and Saint Lucy in Santa Lucia.

Practical

The region connects to various Mediterranean destinations through ferry services, particularly from the main towns. Coastal settlements are more accessible than inland mountain areas, so plan your travel routes accordingly.

Did you know?

At the mainland tip, the waters of the Ionian and Tyrrhenian seas meet in a striking natural phenomenon. The strong currents at this junction are visible from certain viewpoints along the coast.

Location

Sicily

Capital city

Messina

Shares border with

Province of Palermo, Province of Catania, Province of Enna

Website

http://provincia.messina.it

GPS coordinates

38.18333,15.55000

Latest update

December 18, 2025 11:40

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Province of Messina

Province of Messina, Administrative territory in northeast Sicily, Italy

Description

History

Culture

Practical

Did you know?

Stromboli

Aeolian Islands

Gole dell'Alcantara

Mount Stromboli

Ancient theatre of Taormina

Fiumara d'Arte

Vulcano

Santuario Madonna del Tindari

Messina Cathedral

Isola Bella

Parco dei Nebrodi

Reggio Calabria Cathedral

Astronomical clock in Messina

National Museum of Magna Græcia

Argimusco

Riserva naturale orientata Laghetti di Marinello

Castello di Milazzo

Basilica of St. Nicholas of Bari

Monumental Cemetery of Messina

Campanile del duomo di Messina

Regional museum of Messina

Parco fluviale dell'Alcantara

Santi Pietro e Paolo d'Agrò

Lago Maulazzo

Fountain of Neptune

Grotta del Gelo

Castello di Montalbano Elicona

Stele della Madonna della Lettera

Acquedolci

Alcara li Fusi

Alì

Alì Terme

Antillo

Barcellona Pozzo di Gotto

Basicò

Brolo

Capizzi

Capo d'Orlando

Capri Leone

Caronia

Casalvecchio Siculo

Castel di Lucio

Castell'Umberto

Castelmola

Castroreale

Cesarò

Condrò

Falcone

Ficarra

Fiumedinisi

Floresta

Fondachelli-Fantina

Forza d'Agrò

Francavilla di Sicilia

Frazzanò

Furci Siculo

Furnari

Gaggi

Galati Mamertino

Gallodoro

Giardini Naxos

Gioiosa Marea

Graniti

Gualtieri Sicaminò

Itala, Sicily

Leni

Letojanni