FamxplorMessina
What to expect
Messina is a harbour city and the capital of the Italian Metropolitan City of Messina. It is the third largest city on the island of Sicily, with a population of 216,918 inhabitants. The city has a rich history, having been founded by the Sicels in 757 BC and later repopulated by Greek colonists. It was an important Roman and Greek-Byzantine city, but was destroyed by the Arabs in 843 and later rebuilt in the Norman era. The city is home to a number of historical landmarks, including the University of Messina, which was founded in 1548. The city's port is one of the main commercial crossroads of the Mediterranean and is a popular destination for cruise tourism. The city is also known for its agriculture, including wine production and the cultivation of lemons, oranges, and olives
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Sicily with children: Messina, Catania and Mount Etna
Activities: We did a small city walk. We saw churches with Norman influences and marveled at Sicily's history, from the Normans and Staufer to the Bourbons. We also searched for an ice cream shop that was open during the siesta time
Highlights: The historical context of the city was fascinating, especially the mix of rulers over the centuries. Even though the ice cream wasn't the best, the city walk was a nice introduction to Sicily ✨