리브리찌 최고의 워킹 & 하이킹 경로

Ruins of an old church with ancient archaeological remains. It also offers a beautiful view of the Gulf of Patti and the Aeolian Islands.

The title is inappropriate, because they are not the ruins of Mistretta but rather the ruins of the ancient city of Gioiosa Guardia, before the exodus towards the sea that led to the formation of the town of Gioiosa Marea.

The current Basilica Sanctuary was built recently (1957-1979), but the history surrounding the cult is much older, dating back to the late eighth and early ninth centuries. A ship coming from the East, loaded with goods, including a statue of the Virgin Mary that had escaped iconoclastic persecution, was forced to dock by a violent storm. The sailors were forced to disembark, but the ship remained motionless. So the occupants decided to lighten the load, leaving the chest containing the statue of the Madonna Bruna on shore, among other items. The ship set sail again and continued its journey. Source: https://santuariotindari.it/

A work of art made of gold and colors. But I especially like the view. There are many souvenir shops, bars and a restaurant here.

With a lot of luck you can see Mount Etna from here.

Great view of the Laghetti. They change their shape and size depending on the season.

Great view of the mountains, the sea and Tindari

The signpost is a bit hidden. You can also get here by car and park.