Between Art and History Founded by the Greeks around 716 b.C, the city was also at the center of history during the first Punic War (260 b.C), and in July 1860 with the arrival of the "camice rosse" in the battle of Milazzo. milazzo discover milazzo Arabs, Normans, Aragonese ... The Monumental Complex has origins dating back to 4000 b.C. the castle THE FORTIFIED CITY Flora, Fauna, Protected areas Nature, biodiversity, marine and terrestrial natural sites nature discover more Churches, Palaces, Museums ... Antiquarium, historical and prehistoric necropolis, underwater archeology culture discover more

Milazzo

The city of Milazzo Is located between two gulfs, Milazzo to the east and Patti to the west. Founded by the Greeks around 716 BC and from 36 BC recognized as a Roman civitas, the city was at the centro of history even during the First Punic War (260 BC), and in July 1860 with the arrivato of Giuseppe Garibaldi's "Red shorts" in the great Battle of Milazzo. There are several testimonies and simbols of the millennial history of the city. The town is parte of the circuit of the most beautiful villages in Italy as an Honorary Guest. Thanks to its favorable geographical position it is an ideal starting point for the Aeolian Islands. Milazzo is rich in great historical and artistic value. There are, in fact, countless points of interest to visit, including religious, civil and archeological sites including: the fortified city and the Castle, the Duomo, the Sanctuary of S. Francesco di Paola, the church of Santa Maria Maggiore, Palazzo D'Amico, the Garibaldi promenade, the Borgo Antico, the statue of Luigi Rizzo, Piazza Roma etc. The pride of the town is its naturalistic and landscape aspect. In addition to the splendid beaches on both side (west and east), Milazzo boasts one of the most suggestive natural areas of Italy: Capo Milazzo (a maritime Natura Reserve) fascinating for its biodiversity, bathed in crystal clear waters and characterized by a breathtaking landscape, from which to admire the fantastic panorama of the Aeolian Islands.

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