Messina: Be Amazed with the Best of Italian Architecture
Messina, Italy is Italy’s 13th largest city, and is the Metropolitan City of Messina’s capital. It is best known for a myriad of industries, which includes citrus trade, wine production, cruise, seaports, and of course, a thriving tourism. It has also been the seat of an Archdiocese since the 1500s. To date, there are several Messina accommodations ranging from quaint bed and breakfasts to five-star hotels that travelers can choose from.
Best Time to Visit
For crowd-free seasons, guests are encouraged to book one of the Messina, Italy hotels during the months of April, May, September, and October. There aren’t that many tourists in most of the attractions, and other than Easter week, hotels should be reasonably priced. The weather is also perfect for partaking in various activities. August is also crowd-free, but is considered the low season because it can get really hot and humid during this month.
What to Do & Area Attractions
Architecture enthusiasts and fans of design will surely be in awe for days in Messina. Tourists can start with the interiors of the Church of Santissima Annunziata dei Catalani, and then head to awe at the majestic Messina Bell Tower and Astronomical Clock. The Orto Botanico Pietro Castelli dell'Universita di Messina is a botanic garden that’s perfect for relaxing. Several bed and breakfasts and hotels can be found near the top attractions, including the Garibaldi R&B Messina, Hotel Residence Empedocle – Messina, and Hotel Sant’Elia. All of these Messina hotels offer free parking, free Wi-Fi, and free breakfasts daily.