Authors: Maria Rosaria Falcone e Romilda Nicotra
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In the VI century B.C. the original name of Messina was Zancle that in Greek means sickle and was referred to S. Ranieri`s peninsula shape. In fact it was just in this place that the first centre was founded by colonies from Calcidia.
The town changed its name in the V century B.C. into Messanion after Messeni`s invasion. But it again changed its name into Massana during Roman domination and into Msna during Arabic domination till up the current name of Messina.
In 396 B.C. it was destroyed by Chartaginians and was again built by Dionysus tyrant of Siracusa. In 263 B.C. it was conquered by Romans; in 843 by Arabs, then by Normans and Angevins.
The most interesting monuments are the Cathedral of Norman period, restored in the last century; the bell-tower of it that has a famous astronomical clock. It was built in Strasbourg and was unveiled in 1933. Finally there are the Fountain of Orion built in 1547 and the Town Building.
Among important persons original of Messina we cite: the famous painter Antonello from Messina (1430-1479), the astronomist Giovanni Alfonso Borelli (1608-1679) and the Blessed Annibale Maria di Francia (1851-1927).
Authors: Maria Rosaria Falcone e Romilda Nicotra
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Our guests are kindly requested to well tie their trekking shoes, to fill a shoulder bag with a camera, a compass, a video cam and binoculars and then follow our route to do a splendid tour to discover the most surprising active volcano of Europe as well as to explore all of the proud and brave towns that lie on the mountain.
Luxuriant landscapes, gorgeous sightseen, nights lighted by the dazzling light coming from mount Etna and dowes where the blue of the sky is speckled by the smokes and ashes coming from the volcano are awaiting for you.
And, last but not least, you will found on the slopes of this extraordinary mountain a wonderful crown of Arab fortresses, Norman castles, medieval streets and arches, baroque churches. All of the above mentioned is seasond with folklore, festivals, cultural and sportive meetings, dedications, gastronomy, handicrafts.
We assure you a foboulous and fantastic travel and we foretell you that you will desire to come back again in this magical Sicilian land.
The authors collected in this volume the genuine soul of this splendid location, along with beautifulst pictures and a lot of useful information such as timetables, lodges, restaurants, stores and a calendar for events covering each month of the year.
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