Forte Cavalli, Messina

Name: Forte Cavalli
Address: Contrada Larderia inferiore, Messina, 98100, Italy
Telephone: +39 347 116 3153

#27 among attractions in Messina

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Forte Cavalli (address: Contrada Larderia inferiore) is a place located in Messina (Sicily autonomous region) and belongs to the category of history museum, military museum, park.

It is situated at an altitude of 1020 feet, and its geographical coordinates are 38°7'60"N latitude and 15°30'24"E longitude.

Planning a visit to this place, one can easily and conveniently get there by public transportation. Forte Cavalli is a short distance from the following public transport stations: Mili Marina (train, 23 min walk).

Among other places and attractions worth visiting in the area are: Monastero di Santa Maria di Mili (church, 27 min walk), Stadio San Filippo (football, 54 min walk), Stadio Giovanni Celeste (football, 74 min walk).

Elevation: 1020 ft a.s.l.Coordinates: 38°7'60"N, 15°30'24"E

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Contrada Larderia inferioreI CircoscrizioneMessina 98100 Italy

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+39 347 116 3153

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Nearby attractions include: Orologio Astronomico, John of Austria, Monte Dinnammare, Messina Cathedral.

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