Messina is located in the northeast of Sicily near the Italian mainland. A city with beautiful sandy beaches, stunning old churches, a remarkable clock tower and cute little coffee shops.
Cruise destination Messina
Messina has always been a strategic port city due to its remarkable location. No wonder Byzantines, Arabs, Normans and others have conquered the city at one point or another. Want to catch a glimpse of this rich past? Stroll to Piazza del Duomo in the centre of Messina, home to a stunningly beautiful cathedral. Be sure to visit the clock tower and the marble fountain of Orion as well. To soak up even more culture, stroll on over to the regional museum to see archaeological remains as well as magnificent Renaissance paintings.
Every little bar and restaurant proves that the people of Messina know about good food and good wine. Take the deep-fried risotto balls called 'arancini', for instance, or Cassata: a sweet cake with ricotta, marzipan, fruit and whipped cream. And their sweet dessert wine Marsala. It's all absolutely delicious. Messina is a fantastic culinary experience during your Mediterranean Sea cruise.
