Messina and the Regional Museum.
Messina and the Regional Museum.
Since its foundation, Messina has been considered “The Gate of Sicily” due to its strategic location on the homonymous Strait, and played a major role in the economy of Sicily and Southern Italy. Unfortunately, the 1908 earthquake erased almost all memories, but the Regional Museum and its experts’ work are instrumental in putting back together the history of the city; there are even two paintings by Caravaggio dating back to 1609.
Back in the city center, the bell tower at noon, the Duomo, the Church of the Catalans, the panoramic terrace of Cristo Re and the view of the Strait will surprise you.
Artworks on display.
Caravaggio Resurrezione …
Antonello da Messina
Caravaggio Adorazione …
Messina Tour:
Capo Peloro, Caravaggio’s Masterpieces, and Scenic Views
Our journey begins at Capo Peloro, the northernmost tip of Messina and Sicily, just a short distance from mainland Italy.
From there, we’ll head to the Regional Museum, where you’ll have the chance to admire two exceptional works by Caravaggio, along with other priceless pieces rescued from historic churches and noble palaces destroyed by the 1908 earthquake.
Next, we’ll visit the panoramic Christ the King Terrace, offering sweeping views of the Strait of Messina and the scythe-shaped natural harbor.
Our final destination will be Piazza Duomo, where you’ll get to see the impressive Cathedral and the renowned Bell Tower with its incredible astronomical clock.
