- Messina Cathedral (Italian: Duomo di Messina; Basilica Cathedrale metropolitana di Santa Maria Assunta) is a Roman Catholic cathedral located in Messina...
- The cathedral (duomo) of Messina, together with the belltower just a few metres away, are the most important sights in Messin, a large town in north-east Sicily.
- Despite the numerous destructions and reconstructions the Cathedral of Messina still fascinates visitors for its beautiful and elegant lines.
- Inside the cathedral the striking feature are the wooden beams across the ceiling with beautiful detailing on them. Its definitely worth a visit whilst in Messina...
- A superb example of Sicilian-Norman architecture, the cathedral was built during the Norman period, and was consecrated in 1197 by Archbi.
- The cathedral of Messina, also known as the Duomo, was built in 1120 by orders of the norman King Ruggero II. It is a marvellous example of Norman Church.
- Its pipe organ is the second largest in Italy after that of Milan Cathedral. Messina Cathedral houses the precious Tesoro del Duomo (Cathedral Treasure).
- In the 11th century, the Grand Count Roger I of Sicily freed Messina from the Arabs, the Cathedral of Messina thus returned to its original cult.
- Cathedral of Messina in Messina: Find opening hours and directions, compare prices before booking, see photos, and read reviews.
- Messina Cathedral (Italian: Duomo di Messina; Basilica Cattedrale metropolitana di Santa Maria Assunta) is a Roman Catholic cathedral located in Messina...
Messina Cathedral
Собор в Мессине
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Римско-католический собор, расположенный в Мессине, Сицилия. Ранее епископская резиденция епархии Мессины, в 1986 году он стал архиепископской резиденцией архиепархии Мессины-Липари-Санта-Лючия-дель-Мела. В июне 1947 года папа римский Пий XII присвоил ему статус малой базилики.