Routes

Planner

Features

Updates

App

Get the App

Sacrario di Cristo Re

Sacrario di Cristo Re

Highlight • Monument

Sacrario di Cristo Re

Recommended by 52 hikers out of 53

Save

Location: Messina, Sicily, Italy

Save

See hikes here

Take Me There

Routes here

Best Hikes to Sacrario di Cristo Re

3.9

(9)

hikers

1. Sacrario di Cristo Re – Tempio di Cristo Re loop from Messina Centrale

8.78km

02:21

100m

Intermediate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

Navigate

Send to Phone

Save

Intermediate

4.4

(10)

hikers

2. Messina – Fontana Nuova loop from Messina Centrale

5.49km

01:29

70m

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

Navigate

Send to Phone

Save

Easy

4.6

(5)

hikers

3. Fontana di Orione – Messina loop from Messina

3.80km

01:03

60m

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

Navigate

Send to Phone

Save

Easy

Tips

Wanderhase🐰

February 4, 2024

The Sacrario di Cristo Re in Messina is an imposing tomb that was built in 1937 for the remains of those who died in the two world wars. The Baroque architecture was inspired by the Basilica in Superga, designed by Messina architect Filippo Juvarra. The location of the sanctuary offers one of the most beautiful views of the Strait of Messina.

Translated by Google •

Dr. WS

November 2, 2020

Monumental memorial for those who died in the war from 1937 on the site of the former castle complex. From here you have a good view of Messina

Translated by Google •

Annette de J.

April 22, 2022

The Sacrario, in English sanctuary or memorial, has the third largest bell in Italy and was built from the remains of the Castle of Matagrifone, a tower of which was included in the construction of the building.

The Sacrario guards the remains of numerous fallen soldiers and civilians of the First World War. To commemorate them, the gong chimes from the Sacrario's bell tower every time the sun goes down.

The building is constructed in an octagonal shape. The lower part is decorated with eight bronze statues representing the eight virtues: Faithfulness, Hope, Mercy, Wisdom, Justice, Strength, Temperance and the Virtue of Religion. The façade of the Sacrario, on the other hand, was built in the Baroque style. (Source: placesonline.de/italien/denkmaeler-messina/sacrario-di-cristo-re)

From up here you have a wonderful view over the city and port of Messina.

Translated by Google •

In the know? Log-in to add a tip for other adventurers!

Details

Informations

Elevation 50 m

Weather

Today

Sunday 26 October

29°C

20°C

0 %

If you start your activity now...

Max wind speed: 9.0 km/h

Most visited during

January

February

March

April

May

June

July

August

September

October

November

December

See hikes here

Take Me There

Location: Messina, Sicily, Italy

Other Popular Places to Check Out

Sanctuary of Santa Maria di Montalto

La Sicilia ai Siciliani Cultural Association – Puppet Art and Paintings, Messina

Lago di Ganzirri

Forte Campone

Arena dello Stretto and Monument to Vittorio Emanuele III, Reggio Calabria

Messina Cathedral and Bell Tower

Tempio Votivo di Cristo Re

View of Messina and the Harbor

Messina Centrale Railway Station

Galleria Vittorio Emanuele III

View of Messina from Camaro Forest

Le Quattro Fontane

Sacrario di Cristo Re

1. Sacrario di Cristo Re – Tempio di Cristo Re loop from Messina Centrale

2. Messina – Fontana Nuova loop from Messina Centrale

3. Fontana di Orione – Messina loop from Messina

Other Popular Places to Check Out

We value your privacy ⛰️

We value your privacy ⛰️