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Day 10 - Messina
Messina is Sicily’s third-largest city. Throughout a fascinating history filled with conquest, earthquake, fire, and rebirth, Messina’s natural beauty remains. Like much of Sicily, Messina has had a succession of conquerors. But the most lasting marks were left by earthquakes in 1783, 1894, and 1908. The latter almost destroyed the city entirely. Messina was largely rebuilt, but suffered again during Allied air bombardments in World War II. |
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8/16/11 |
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Embark on a full-day optional tour of Messina. Throughout a fascinating history filled with conquest, earthquake, fire, and rebirth, Messina’s natural beauty remains. You’ll begin with a panoramic tour of the city, located on the Strait of Messina, then stop in Piazza Duomo, the historic center. Here you’ll see the 500-year-old Fountain of Orion (designed by Montorsoli, a student of Michelangelo) and the Duomo, a cathedral originally built by the Normans. After the tour, enjoy a special lunch at a traditional restaurant.