Things to see in the Province of Messina, Sicily, Italy

On this episode of You, Me and Sicily we take you around the Province of Messina. First stop is Giardini Naxos which the Greeks first inhabited in 734 BC. They soon made their way up to Taormina, here at every corner there is something to marvel at. We also stopped at one of our favorite places to stop for a snack and to listen to music. Next we go to Savoca and Forza d'Agro, two towns made famous by the Godfather movies but we like to go there because of the quaint cobblestone streets, art and panoramic views.
Next we head to Milazzo and the spectacular castle.
In Sant'Agata di Militello there is another castle with over 400 artifacts collected from the area.
In Tindari there is the Black Madonna. Legend has it she was brought here from Constantinople. During a storm the sailors gave the statue of the Black Madonna to the abbey for safekeeping.
The capital of the Province of Messina is the city of Messina . The bell tower of the main cathedral in Messina contains the biggest and most complex mechanical and astronomical clock in the world. We will have much more on a future episode.
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00:00 Overview of the Province of Messina
00:40 Giardini Naxos
01:00 Taormina
01:55 Savoca
02:27 Forza d' Agro
03:05 Milazzo
03:55 Sant'Agata di Militello
05:12 Tindari
06:15 City of Messina
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[@reycosep5916]

Nice vedeo very interisting, good tour guide VIVA Italia

[@jewelsd1]

Spent some time in Messina. Giardini Naxos, Taormina and Motta Camastra. LOVE THEM ALL!

[@YouMeandSicily]

Grazie mille!

[@dustycostello4069]

We have not been to Messina yet. I need to see that clock. Thank you for putting our Logo on there, that was awesome! ❤️❤️❤️

[@maz5541]

Great video!

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Thank you!

[@annamariepaunetto7685]

A must see is the astronomical clock in Messina .. a true marvel ! The Duomo is quite beautiful as well !

[@JeannettePaterakis1]

so beautiful,amazing,I wish you all the best,many greetings

[@YouMeandSicily]

Grazie mille! Many more on our channel!

[@josephascione4871]

We love the Province of Messina, there is so much to see and do. Loved seeing my ancestral home of Milazzo! Great episode!

[@YouMeandSicily]

I was thinking of you Joe while working on it!

[@philipcallado5693]

Kingdom of Heaven brought me here. It was such a huge port city during the time of the Crusades.

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Correct. Great movie..

[@orazia.astserviziurbaniaci7138]

E ringraziare la Tekra e i vigili urbani,di Come lo mantengono pulito!

[@johnfbremerjr]

Fun episode! We did our fist ever boat airbnb in Milazzo about 5 years ago before touring the islands. We stayed on a beautiful big boat in the harbor with the skipper and had a great time. Also the drive from Milazzo to Palermo at night is cool because all the castles and cathedrals are lit up and easier to spot than in the daytime.

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How fun! Yes driving at night is a whole different experience !

[@janetlombardi2314]

Great content Eszter I've missed these videos one of the best. Looking forward to more thank you

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So happy you liked it!!!

[@janetlombardi2314]

@@YouMeandSicily it was great i would love to see more of Messina

[@mq3873]

Such history, didn't know how mountainous it is♡

[@nonnasworld9085]

One the best videos I have seen. The colours are so vibrant. Just beautiful and lots of information.

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Thank you so much!

[@mq3873]

Jewels for sure Messina my ♡

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:)

[@orazia.astserviziurbaniaci7138]

Dovete venire qui ad Aciplatani! Guardate quant'è bello!

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We have many videos on Acireale and the Acis on our channel!

[@outdoorstours]

fantastic place there

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Thank you !

[@SantEliaparadise]

Another wonderful video

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Grazie mille!

[@SantEliaparadise]

@@YouMeandSicily I'm going into town i'll take photo of those Karrimor walking trainers size 13 for Alfred ,i'll price much to post them over, '

[@michaelhood8529]

Would love to go to Messina. My family is from the city.

[@caramellina4129]

Messina (ME) mi ha sposata e la stessa mi ha divorziata...🍬😂🍬💯👍...!

[@orazia.astserviziurbaniaci7138]

Specialmente alle case popolari di via Antonino Bonaccorsi e nella strada che porta al mercato e al palatupparello!

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[@mf5531]

this was an excellent video! my great grandfather came from Messina (as a young child) to the USA in the early 1900's. Messina is in my blood. Thank you for this informative video. I hope to visit there some day. Hello from the USA.

[@YouMeandSicily]

So happy you enjoyed it! Where in Messina? Come visit your home land!

[@mf5531]

@@YouMeandSicily i do not know where, all we know and can trace back to is Messina. thanks for sharing your journey. merry Christmas.

[@kingchile1568]

Just learned my family’s from Messina . Wonder if any D’Aprile over there lol that’s my last name

[@YouMeandSicily]

That would be cool to find out !

[@lucianoemanuele324]

Could you do a video of Naso and Capo D'orlando, Sicily .

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We would love to! Please email me [e-mail]

[@CanadianCharlie64]

I love these videos better than the chats

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I need to get working on next one !

[@mannypalazzo183]

Great presentation of an area I’ve not seen much on. I’m not sure if true but I’d heard the people there feel like they lost so much history due to the earthquake and subsequent tsunami years ago that wipe out the majority of people and last.

[@YouMeandSicily]

Yes the earthquake destroyed so much but they were able to rebuild!

[@laughingcow1000]

I don’t know about Sicily, my grandmother came from Sicily and I would love to visit again. I purch@sed a coffa bag from a seller in Corleone thru Etsy and she took the $ and never sent the item. Etsy “resolved” this, but she also did not refund either. This has always been my impression of Sicily, impoverished and criminal. When I involved Etsy, the seller told me to just shut up. Not wanting to visit now. Is crime a problem?

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I am so sorry for your bad experience! For every story like this there are thousands of satisfied people. Unfortunately there are some bad apples everywhere in the world. Sicily is definitely worth visiting! I hope this one case does not turn you away!

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Keep it up 💜💜💜🇪🇹

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Thank you!

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"Greeks"