Gran Camposanto, Messina

#30 among attractions in Messina

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Facts and practical information

Gran Camposanto is a place located in Messina (Sicily autonomous region) and belongs to the category of cemetery.

It is situated at an altitude of 220 feet, and its geographical coordinates are 38°10'33"N latitude and 15°32'30"E longitude.

Planning a visit to this place, one can easily and conveniently get there by public transportation. Gran Camposanto is a short distance from the following public transport stations: Villa Dante (tram, 6 min walk), Capolinea Villa Dante (bus, 6 min walk), Fiumara Gazzi (train, 27 min walk).

Among other places and attractions worth visiting in the area are: Cimitero Monumentale di Messina (cemetery, 1 min walk), Basilica di Sant'Antonio da Padova (church, 18 min walk), Stadio Giovanni Celeste (football, 19 min walk).

Coordinates: 38°10'33"N, 15°32'30"E

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III Circoscrizione (Gazzi)Messina Italy

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Gran Camposanto – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Orologio Astronomico, John of Austria, Messina Cathedral, Chiesa del Carmine.

1.3 miNE
Tower
Orologio Astronomico, Messina
34 min walk • The astronomical clock of Messina is an astronomical clock constructed by the Ungerer Company of Strasbourg in 1933. It is built into the campanile of Messina Cathedral. The mechanism was designed by Frédéric Klinghammer, with the artistic design based on plans by Théodore Ungerer.
1.3 miNE
Monuments and statues, Historical place, Memorial
John of Austria, Messina
34 min walk • John of Austria or Don Giovanni d'Austria is a monumental sculpture in bronze, originally gilded, of John of Austria by architect and sculptor Andrea Calamech, a native of Carrara who trained in the Florentine workshop of Bartolomeo Ammannati.
1.3 miNE
Church, Romanesque architecture
Messina Cathedral, Messina
35 min walk • Messina Cathedral is a Roman Catholic cathedral located in Messina, Sicily. Formerly the episcopal seat of the Diocese of Messina, it became in 1986 the archiepiscopal seat of the Archdiocese of Messina-Lipari-Santa Lucia del Mela.
1 miNE
Church
Chiesa del Carmine, Messina
26 min walk • The "Sanctuary of Our Lady of Mount Carmel", better known as Carmine Church, is a Roman Catholic church in Via Porta Imperiale, Messina, Sicily. It replaces the former church, which was razed by the 1908 Messina earthquake.
1.3 miNE
Church, Romanesque architecture
Chiesa dei Catalani, Messina
34 min walk • The Church of the Santissima Annunziata dei Catalani is a church in Messina, Sicily Italy. It is an example of Norman architecture in Sicily. The church dates from the 12th century, when Sicily was under Norman rule.
0.8 miN
Vernacular architecture, Forts and castles
Forte Gonzaga, Messina
22 min walk • Forte Gonzaga, also known as Castel Gonzaga, is a bastioned fort in Messina, Sicily. It was built in the mid-16th century, and it remained in use by the military until 1973. Today, the fort is in good condition.
1.2 miN
Garden, Park
Botanical Garden, Messina
30 min walk • The Orto Botanico "Pietro Castelli" dell'Università di Messina, also known as the Orto botanico di Messina, is a botanical garden operated by the University of Messina and located at Piazza 20 Settembre, Messina, Sicily, Italy.
~0 ftN
38°10'33"N • 15°32'30"E
Cimitero Monumentale di Messina, Messina
1 min walk • Cemetery
1.3 miNE
Fountain
Fontana di Orione, Messina
34 min walk • The Orion Fountain is a monumental fountain in Messina made by Giovanni Angelo Montorsoli, a pupil of Michelangelo, dating from 1553 and executed in collaboration with Domenico Vanello, is located in Piazza Duomo.
1.4 miNE
38°11'34"N • 15°33'18"E
La Vara e i Giganti, Messina
35 min walk • Museum
0.7 miNE
Church
Basilica di Sant'Antonio da Padova, Messina
18 min walk • The basilica minor shrine of St. Anthony of Padua and Sacred Heart of Jesus is a Catholic place of worship in Messina, located on Santa Cecilia Street.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Gran Camposanto?

Nearby attractions include Cimitero Monumentale di Messina, Messina (1 min walk), Basilica di Sant'Antonio da Padova, Messina (18 min walk), Forte Gonzaga, Messina (22 min walk), Il paese delle stampe, Messina (22 min walk).

How to get to Gran Camposanto by public transport?

The nearest stations to Gran Camposanto:

Tram

Villa Dante • Lines: 28 (6 min walk)
Provinciale • Lines: 28 (9 min walk)

Bus

Capolinea Villa Dante (6 min walk)
Z.i.r. (23 min walk)

Train

Fiumara Gazzi (27 min walk)
Messina Centrale (32 min walk)