Sights
Bell tower and astronomical clock
The cathedral's bell tower holds one of the largest mechanical clocks anywhere. At noon its gilded figures move, a lion roars and a cockerel crows; tower visits are by ticket and times vary.
Sights
Messina Cathedral (Duomo)
The city's great Norman-founded cathedral, carefully rebuilt after the 1908 earthquake and later wartime damage. Inside are a long nave, mosaics and a treasury.
From the ship
| Terminal | One way | How |
|---|---|---|
| Colapesce, Vespri and I Settembre quays (Messina cruise terminal) | 4 min | walk |
Times are estimates. Allow extra on busy days and for tender queues.
Nearby
Sights
Santissima Annunziata dei Catalani
A small 12th-century church that survived the 1908 earthquake, mixing Arab, Norman and Byzantine touches. Opening is irregular, but the outside alone is worth a look.
PracticalClosed Saturdays, Sundays
City tourist information point
The city council's info point beside the town hall, a minute from the quay, for maps and transport times. Opening is mainly weekday mornings, so check locally.