This is out of order but our visit to Sicily and Messina was Thursday. Messina is considered to be the gateway to Sicily. The main square is dominated by the cathedral and within the square is the fountain of Orion, the mythical founder of Messina.
The fountain was origianlly to be built by Michaelangelo but he was busy and sent instead an understudy who carved the statue and fountain so it is very much in the style of Michaelangelo. Sicily suffered an earthquake in 1908 and much of the city of Messina had to be rebuilt. The square also houses a cathedral and clock tower which has a Spanish influence as Messina was dominated by the Spaniards for 5 centuries. At this date Sicily is separated from the Italian mainland and plans to build a bridge joining it with mainland Italy are being rejected by both Sides. It is that fact that made me realize that the residents of Sicily are Sicilians and those of the mainland are Italians!!!!!!
Ciao for now and Sea you in Florence!!!!
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