Capo Peloro Lighthouse, Messina

Name: Capo Peloro Lighthouse
Address: Messina, Italy

#3 among attractions in Messina

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Capo Peloro Lighthouse is an active lighthouse located in Punta del Faro on the Strait of Messina, the most north-eastern promontory of Sicily, settled in the Province of Messina, the place closest to Calabria. ()

Coordinates: 38°16'6"N, 15°39'3"E

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VI Circoscrizione (Torre Faro)Messina Italy

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Capo Peloro Lighthouse – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Interdisciplinary Regional Museum, Punta Pezzo Lighthouse, Scilla Lighthouse, Punta del Faro.

5.9 miSW
Museum
Interdisciplinary Regional Museum, Messina
150 min walk • Nestled in the vibrant city of Messina, the Interdisciplinary Regional Museum, known locally as Museo Regionale Interdisciplinare di Messina, stands as a testament to the rich cultural and artistic history of this Sicilian metropolis.
2.7 miS
Lighthouse
Punta Pezzo Lighthouse, Reggio di Calabria
69 min walk • Punta Pezzo Lighthouse is an active lighthouse located in Punta Pezzo, the closest point of Calabria to Sicily.
3.6 miE
Lighthouse, Vernacular architecture
Scilla Lighthouse, Scilla
91 min walk • Scilla Lighthouse is an active lighthouse in Calabria just opposite of Capo Peloro Lighthouse which is on the Sicilian coast; both lighthouses direct the ships from the north into the Strait of Messina.
~1280 ftS
19th-century black and white lighthouse
Punta del Faro, Messina
7 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.
1.9 miW
Natural attraction, Nature, Lake
Lago di Ganzirri
49 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...
6.8 miSW
Forts and castles
Forte del Santissimo Salvatore, Messina
174 min walk • Forte del Santissimo Salvatore, also known as Castello del Santissimo Salvatore, is a fort in Messina, Sicily. It was built in the mid-16th century, and it is still military property.
2.7 miS
Lighthouse, Vernacular architecture
Punta Pezzo, Reggio di Calabria
69 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.
1.6 miSW
Bridge
Strait of Messina Bridge
40 min walk • 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.
6.7 miSW
City wall
Fortifications of Messina, Messina
171 min walk • The fortifications of Messina were a series of defensive walls and other fortifications which surrounded the city of Messina, Sicily. The first walls were built during the Middle Ages in around 1200. A system of bastioned fortifications was constructed around the city in the 1530s and 1540s.
3.5 miS
Lighthouse, Vernacular architecture
Capo dell'Armi Lighthouse, Reggio di Calabria
90 min walk • Capo dell'Armi Lighthouse is an active lighthouse in Reggio Calabria, southern Italy. Located along the cliffs of the headland, in the comune of Motta San Giovanni, it is an important reference for ships coming into the Strait of Sicily from the south.
3.5 miS
Town
Villa San Giovanni
90 min walk • One of the main attractions in Villa San Giovanni is the breathtaking views of the Strait of Messina, which separates the Italian mainland from the island of Sicily. Visitors can take a leisurely stroll along the waterfront promenade, where they can admire the...