Sights
Fountain of Neptune
Neptune stands calming the sea monsters Scylla and Charybdis, the legendary dangers of the strait, on this fountain facing the harbour.
Sights
MuMe – Regional Museum of Messina
The city's main museum, with paintings by Antonello da Messina and two works by Caravaggio, plus treasures saved from the earthquake. It is about 3 km north of the port, a short taxi or bus ride.
Closed on Mondays.
From the ship
| Terminal | One way | How |
|---|---|---|
| Colapesce, Vespri and I Settembre quays (Messina cruise terminal) | 21 min | taxi or public transport |
Times are estimates. Allow extra on busy days and for tender queues.
Nearby
Sights
Sacrario di Cristo Re
A domed church and war memorial on the hill above the centre. The terrace gives the best free view over the harbour and across the strait to Calabria. It is an uphill walk of about 20 minutes.
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.