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Fortress / Tower, Messina (ME)

38°10′54″ N, 15°31′42″ E

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Fortress / Tower

Fort Petrazza

Messina (ME), Sicily

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At a glance

Protection
Italian national heritage
Coordinates
38°10′54″ N, 15°31′42″ E
Address
località Forte Petrazza

Getting there

Fiumara GazziTrain, nearest
2.7 km as the crow flies
Fort Petrazzalocalità Forte Petrazza
Messina Cruise Terminal2.9 km
Aeroporto di Reggio Calabria - Tito Minniti16.0 km

Distances are as the crow flies, not walking or driving.

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The town

Things to see in Messina218,786 inhabitants, 3 m above sea level. 63 historic places in the town.PhotoStefano Barillà. Original uploader was StefanoBarillà at it.wikipedia. Later version(s) were uploaded by Neon97 at it.wikipedia., CC BY-SA 3.063 places

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Fort Petrazza?

Fort Petrazza is in Messina, in the province of Messina (Sicily), Italy. Address: località Forte Petrazza. GPS coordinates: 38.18173, 15.52825.

What else is there to see near Fort Petrazza?

Nearby you’ll find: Forte Gonzaga (1.3 km away), Territorial Abbey Santissimo Salvatore (2.2 km away), Fortifications of Messina (2.3 km away).

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