Strait of Messina Bridge

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The Strait of Messina Bridge is a long-planned suspension bridge across the Strait of Messina, that connects the cities of Messina’s Torre Faro and the port city of Villa San Giovanni in Calabria. ()

Local name: Ponte sullo stretto di Messina Length: 2.28 miHeight: 1255 ftCoordinates: 38°14'51"N, 15°38'21"E

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CalabriaItaly

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Strait of Messina Bridge – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Punta Pezzo Lighthouse, Punta del Faro, Lago di Ganzirri, Punta Pezzo.

1.1 miS
Lighthouse
Punta Pezzo Lighthouse, Reggio di Calabria
30 min walk • Punta Pezzo Lighthouse is an active lighthouse located in Punta Pezzo, the closest point of Calabria to Sicily.
1.3 miNE
19th-century black and white lighthouse
Punta del Faro, Messina
35 min walk • Faro Point is the northeastern promontory of Sicily situated in Messina district at northeast of the city. The village is connected to the city center by two ATM bus lines: line 32 and shuttle line 1.
1.5 miNW
Natural attraction, Nature, Lake
Lago di Ganzirri
39 min walk • Nestled in the picturesque region of Sicily, Italy, Lago di Ganzirri is a serene coastal lake that captivates visitors with its tranquil beauty. Known for its clear waters and the lush vegetation that surrounds it, the lake is a hidden gem waiting to be discovered by...
1.1 miS
Lighthouse, Vernacular architecture
Punta Pezzo, Reggio di Calabria
30 min walk • Punta Pezzo is a point in Reggio Calabria, southern Italy. It is the closest point of Calabria to Sicily and is the northernmost point of the Calabrian side of the Strait of Messina, lying on the northern channel.
1.4 miNW
Park
Riserva Laguna di Capo Peloro
35 min walk • The oriented nature reserve Laguna di Capo Peloro is a protected natural area located in the municipality of Messina and was established by the Sicilian Region in 2001. It occupies an area of 68.12 hectares and is managed by the metropolitan city...

Strait of Messina Bridge

Facts and practical information

Strait of Messina Bridge – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Punta Pezzo Lighthouse, Reggio di Calabria

Punta del Faro, Messina

Lago di Ganzirri

Punta Pezzo, Reggio di Calabria

Riserva Laguna di Capo Peloro