Places worth the detour in Messina
25 places worth going out of your way for lie within 12 km of Messina, Italy, across 6 kinds of detour; castles, monuments & landmarks are the largest group (14). Best known: Messina Cathedral. 25 of them rank as little-known. Click any card to open it on the map.
All 25, ranked 25
Ranked by how many Wikipedia editions cover them.
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3.Pylons of Messina
Built landmarks · 20th century · Hidden gem
Historic high-voltage towers in Italy
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5.Church of the Santissima Annunziata dei Catalani
Sacred sites · Hidden gem
Church building in Messina, Italy
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10.Mategriffon
Built landmarks · 11th century · Hidden gem
Ruins of the old castle and prison of Messina, Italy
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12.Forte del Santissimo Salvatore
Built landmarks · 16th century · Hidden gem
Building in Messina, Italy
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13.Fountain of Orion
Built landmarks · 16th century · Hidden gem
Monumental fountain in Messina, Italy
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14.Regional museum of Messina
Museums & culture · 19th century · Hidden gem
Archeology and art museum
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15.Basilica Shrine of the Sacred Heart of Jesus and St. Anthony
Sacred sites · 20th century · Hidden gem
Church building in Messina, Italy
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18.Orto Botanico "Pietro Castelli" dell'Università di Messina
Parks & cemeteries · 17th century · Hidden gem
Botanical garden in Italy
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23.Fountain of Neptune
Built landmarks · 16th century · Hidden gem
Monumental fountain in Messina, Italy
