John of Austria, Messina

Name: John of Austria
Address: Via Consolato del Mare, 35, Messina, 98122, Italy

#4 among attractions in Messina

Monuments and statues, Historical place, Memorial

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Facts and practical information

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. Its erection was decided by the Senate of Messina in 1571 to honor the victor of the Battle of Lepanto, from which many Messineses had benefited, and it was dedicated in 1572. William Stirling-Maxwell called it "one of the most effective monuments of sixteenth-century art". On the sides of the pedestal are bronze plaques depicting the fleet, the battle, and the fleet's victorious return to Messina as well as an inscription. John is figured holding a three-pronged baton in reference to his command of the triple alliance of Philip II, the Pope, and the Republic of Venice, with his foot on the severed head of a vanquished Turk generally considered to be Müezzinzade Ali Pasha. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 38°11'29"N, 15°33'21"E

Address

Via Consolato del Mare, 35IV Circoscrizione (Porto di Messina)Messina 98122 Italy

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John of Austria – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Orologio Astronomico, Messina Cathedral, Chiesa del Carmine, Chiesa dei Catalani.

~450 ftNW
Tower
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Church, Romanesque architecture
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Forts and castles
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~1540 ftNW
Architecture, Historic walking areas, Palace
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Vernacular architecture, Forts and castles
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0.5 miW
Garden, Park
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0.7 miNE
City wall
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~1170 ftNW
38°11'39"N • 15°33'14"E
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Cemetery
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is John of Austria open?

John of Austria is open:

Monday 24h
Tuesday 24h
Wednesday 24h
Thursday 24h
Friday 24h
Saturday 24h
Sunday 24h

Which popular attractions are close to John of Austria?

Nearby attractions include Chiesa dei Catalani, Messina (1 min walk), Messina Cathedral, Messina (2 min walk), Orologio Astronomico, Messina (3 min walk), La Vara e i Giganti, Messina (3 min walk).

How to get to John of Austria by public transport?

The nearest stations to John of Austria:

Tram

Dogana / Palazzo Reale • Lines: 28 (5 min walk)
Municipio • Lines: 28 (5 min walk)

Bus

Cavallotti (10 min walk)
Stazione Centrale • Lines: 17, N528, N591, N593, N594, N597, N599 (12 min walk)

Train

Messina Centrale (14 min walk)