1 Day Messina Itinerary: Best Places to Visit in Messina

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Day 1 | Morning

Fontana di Nettuno

Opening Hours: Open 24 hours

Location: Via Vittorio Emanuele II, Messina, Sicily

The Neptune statue fountain is on the cathedral square, with the church and the bell tower on the side. The fountain stands facing the sea, and on the base of the fountain stands this statue of Neptune. He holds a trident in one hand and stretches forward with the other, implying blessings to Messina. Since there are few tourists in Messina, you can enjoy this beautiful fountain quietly in the square.

Day 1 | Afternoon

After finishing the tour at Fontana di Nettuno, you can head to Cathedral of Messina (Duomo), the most worth visiting place around the corner.

Cathedral of Messina (Duomo)

Recommended Length of Stay: 1.0-2.0 Hours

Location: Piazza Duomo, . 98122 Messina, Italy

The Church of Messina, located on the Piazza de Nice in Messina, was built in the 12th century and was destroyed by a volcanic eruption 100 years ago. The church is now rebuilt using the same materials and techniques as the original. The wood carvings, frescoes and gilded exteriors of the Messina church will amaze visitors. If you catch the hourly time, on the bell tower next to the church, there will be dolls of various small animals jumping out one by one, which is very novel.

Day 1 | Evening

Looking for a bed nearby after finishing your journey at Cathedral of Messina (Duomo)? La Matrangela Charme Apartments is one of your top choices.

La Matrangela Charme Apartments

The La Matrangela Charme Apartments provides a great place for travelers to relax after a busy day. Visitors to Taormina will find that the La Matrangela Charme Apartments is a fantastic accommodation choice.

With Mazzaro Cableway - Taormina just 200m away and Catania Fontanarossa International Airport only 64km away, transportation is very convenient. With Mendolia Beach Club, Stockholm Beach Taormina and Funivia Taormina all within a short distance, there is no shortage of things to do in the area.

At the end of a busy day, travelers can unwind and relax in the hotel or go out and enjoy the city. This Taormina hotel provides parking on site.

There's never a dull moment at this hotel, our guests indicate that the facilities are excellent.

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