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LanguagesEnglish, Italian
Private tourOnly your group will participate
Overview
Messina walking tour with licensed guide start from Piazza del Duomo, where you can admire the Fountain of Orion, built in 1500 by a disciple and collaborator of Michelangelo Buonarroti.
Following will visit the magnificent Cathedral dedicated to Santa Maria Assunta.
The façade is decorated with multicolored bands and embellished with marble and XIV century reliefs
The bell tower, 90 meters high and with a base of about 10 meters, has on the outside the largest and most complex mechanical and astronomical clock in the world. Everyday at noon the various statues move to the sound of the Hail Mary of Schubert. The figures of the bell tower recall the War of the Vespers of 1282 with the Sicilians victorious over Charles of Anjou.
The visit will continue with the view on the port, the largest in Sicily and one of the largest in Italy and will end with the belvedere skyline.
What's included
Discover the Fountain of Orion in Piazza del Duomo
Explore the Port of Messina and the Belvedere with a spectacular view
Private walking tour of Messina with licensed tour guide
Visit the Cathedral of Saint Maria Assunta
Admire the Bell Tower of the Duomo with the astronomical clock
What to expect
Cathedral of Messina
1h
The Cathedral of Messina is an impressive church dedicated to Saint Mary of the Assumption, featuring a façade with polychrome decorations and rich medieval elements. Beside it stands the Bell Tower of the Duomo, famous for its extraordinary astronomical clock, the largest and most complex in the world, which brings the square to life every day with moving figures
Fontana di Orione
20m
The Fountain of Orion in Messina is a splendid Renaissance work from 1500, created by Giovanni Angelo Montorsoli, a pupil of Michelangelo. Located in Piazza del Duomo, it celebrates the mythical founder of the city, Orion, and is decorated with elegant sculptures and allegorical figures representing rivers and the richness of the territory
20m
The Belvedere of Messina offers one of the most evocative views of the city, with a spectacular panorama over the Strait of Messina, the port, and the Calabrian coast, ideal for admiring unforgettable sunsets
20m
The Port of Messina is one of the largest and most important in Sicily, characterized by its distinctive natural sickle shape and intense maritime activity, making it a strategic hub for connections across the Strait of Messina
Meeting and pickup
Meeting point
Meeting point with the local guide: Piazza Duomo square (next the bell tower)
End point
Meeting point with the local guide: Piazza Duomo square (next the bell tower)
Additional information
Public transportation options are available nearby
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
