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This former church built early 13th century is a rare example of a Gothic style in the city. The church was badly damaged in 1908 and was open back to the public in 2001. It hosts various exhibitions.
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Two smaller fountains survived out of four built between 1666 and 1742.
Chiesa della Santissima Annunziata dei Catalani
One of a few survivors of the earthquake in 1908. Its origin dates to the 12th century in later Norman style with Arabic-influenced elements.
An 18th-century building, perhaps of a relatively modest exterior, but it's one of a few ones survived the earthquake of 1908.
Basilica Cattedrale metropolitana di Santa Maria Assunta
A Gothic cathedral which dates to the 12th century. The cathedral suffered serious damage in the 1908 earthquake and was restored between 1919 and 1920. During the Second World War, Allied bombings destroyed part of the Cathedral, which was rebuilt in 1943. It is consecrated to the “ Virgin of the Letter”, The Patronnes of the Town.
Santuario della Madonna del Carmelo
A church with 7 chapels decorated inside with polychrome marble. It also known for its Tamburini Organ renowned for its complex rich sounds (installed in 1950s).
Municipio of Messina was built in 1924 in Neoclassical style under direction by Antonio Zanca.