Messina - Sicily, Italy
Posted by: Groundspeak Charter Member neoc1
N 38° 11.528 E 015° 33.455
33S E 548826 N 4227279
The cruise ship port in Messina, Sicily is located adjacent to Via Vittorio Emanuele II near the downtown area of Messina .
Waymark Code: WM11HV9
Location: Sicilia, Italy
Date Posted: 10/29/2019
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member bluesnote
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It is the third largest city in Sicily, and the 13th largest city in Italy, with a population of more than 231,000. Its cruise port is conveniently located a short distance from its major attraction the Norman style Duomo, with a Gothic portal, and magnificent bell tower with an astronomical clock.

As you leave the cruise terminal you can get a city map which contains a 17 stop suggested walking tour of this fascinating city. The stop at the Sacrario di Christo Re, a war memorial to Sicilian dead, there is a panoramic view of the area. At the Piazza Unita D'Italia there is a beautifully restored fountain featuring Neptune.
Name of the Cruise Ship if one is in 'Port'.: NCL Jade

Date you visited or photographed this 'Cruiseship and Port ': 10/21/2019

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