Forte Gonzaga, Messina

Name: Forte Gonzaga
Address: Messina, Italy

#11 among attractions in Messina

Top attraction, Vernacular architecture, Forts and castles

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Facts and practical information

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. ()

Alternative names: Built: 1540 (484 years ago)Coordinates: 38°11'17"N, 15°32'27"E

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IV Circoscrizione (Gonzaga)Messina Italy

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Forte Gonzaga – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

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

0.8 miE
Tower
Orologio Astronomico, Messina
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0.9 miE
Monuments and statues, Historical place, Memorial
John of Austria, Messina
22 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.
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Church, Romanesque architecture
Messina Cathedral, Messina
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0.6 miE
Church
Chiesa del Carmine, Messina
15 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.
0.9 miE
Church, Romanesque architecture
Chiesa dei Catalani, Messina
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0.8 miNE
Architecture, Historic walking areas, Palace
Palazzo del Monte di Pietà, Messina
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0.4 miNE
Garden, Park
Botanical Garden, Messina
11 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.
0.8 miNE
38°11'39"N • 15°33'14"E
Galleria Vittorio Emanuele III, Messina
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0.8 miNE
Cemetery
Sacrario di Cristo Re, Messina
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0.8 miS
38°10'33"N • 15°32'30"E
Cimitero Monumentale di Messina, Messina
22 min walk • Cemetery
1.2 miNE
Fountain
Fontana del Nettuno, Messina
31 min walk • The Fountain of Neptune is a monumental fountain of the city of Messina.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Forte Gonzaga?

Nearby attractions include Church of the Santissima Annunziata, Messina (6 min walk), Botanical Garden, Messina (11 min walk), Chiesa del Carmine, Messina (15 min walk), Basilica di Sant'Antonio da Padova, Messina (16 min walk).

How to get to Forte Gonzaga by public transport?

The nearest stations to Forte Gonzaga:

Tram

Trieste • Lines: 28 (20 min walk)
Camiciotti • Lines: 28 (21 min walk)

Bus

Capolinea Villa Dante (23 min walk)
Cavallotti (26 min walk)

Train

Messina Centrale (30 min walk)