Messina is known for its wonderful natural harbor and strategic location on the northeasternmost corner of Sicily, the closest point to mainland Italy. From atop a scenic promontory, take in superb vistas of the surrounding land, which has lured visitors and conquerors for centuries.
Messina, the third largest city in Sicily. This extensively rebuilt port city boasts many historically and architecturally significant landmarks, particularly the renowned cathedral with its unusual astronomical clock, the 12th century Catania Church and the ornate Teatro Vittorio Emanuele. Messina is also the starting point for a day trip to the peak of breath-taking volcanic Mt. Etna.
Another site that draws countless visitors is the Greek theater, an architectural treasure that dates back to the 3rd century BC, a reminder of how long Taormina has been a vibrant city. Learn how the theater was rebuilt by the Romans in the 2nd century and is still in use today for summer performances. Roam the fascinating remains of the auditorium, realize that its placement on the slope of a steep promontory offers what some consider to be one of the best views in all of Italy.
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