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7 Cool, Hidden, and Unusual Things to Do in Messina, Italy

Updated June 19, 2026

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Pylons of Messina

Climb the dead electric pylons of Messina.

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Torri Morandi

An abandoned building that once tightened a power line that stretched across Messina Strait.

The tower showing both the astronomical clock and the automata

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The Campanile and Astronomical Clock of Messina Cathedral

The cathedral is not really remarkable except for the campanile with its astronomical clock and some amazing automatons which perform every day at noon

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Two out of Four Fountains

These two remaining restored marble fountains were part of a set of four which graced the corners of an important crossroads in Messina until the earthquake of 1908

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Forte Castellaccio

This old fortification was converted to an "orphanage" in the 1940s, but now is a derelict and reputedly haunted ruin, resisting attempts to reuse it

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Tempio Votivo di Cristo Re

When the military fort was destroyed by an earthquake the site was turned into a magnificent war memorial

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Riace Bronzes

Two of the few remaining life-sized Greek bronzes were submerged in the sea for over 2,000 years.

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