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Madonnina del Porto of Messina

Madonnina del Porto of Messina

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Madonnina del Porto of Messina

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Location: Trapani, Sicily, Italy

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1. The Cathedral of Trapani, – Fish Market Square loop from Casa Santa

13.8km

03:34

70m

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

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2. Piazza Vittorio Emanuele – Il duomo di Trapani, loop from Trapani

13.2km

03:24

80m

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

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3. Fish Market Square – Il duomo di Trapani, loop from Trapani

7.75km

02:01

50m

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

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Rosefahrer

July 22, 2022

The Madonna watches over all seafarers as well as the inhabitants of Trapani.

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Targi

February 22, 2025

The Madonnina del Porto is a sacred statue located in the port of Messina who represents the Madonna della Lettera, the patron saint of Messina, whose devotion is rooted in ancient legends and popular traditions.

The Madonnina del Porto represents an important reference point for sailors entering and leaving the port of Messina, so much so that it is considered a religious and cultural symbol of the city itself. The statue dates back to the mid-19th century and was donated to Messina by General Ferdinando Loffredo, commander of the Bourbon army, at the end of the siege of 1848-1849. About 60 metres high, the monumental column is surmounted by a gilded statue of the Virgin Mary holding the letter. At the base of the stele, there is the Latin inscription ‘Vos et ipsam civitatem benedicimus’ (We bless you and the city), a phrase that sanctions Mary’s perpetual blessing on Messina.

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Madonnina del Porto of Messina

1. The Cathedral of Trapani, – Fish Market Square loop from Casa Santa

2. Piazza Vittorio Emanuele – Il duomo di Trapani, loop from Trapani

3. Fish Market Square – Il duomo di Trapani, loop from Trapani

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