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Fortress / Tower, Messina (ME)

38°16′05″ N, 15°37′18″ E

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Fortress / Tower

Forte Spuria

Messina (ME), Sicily

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Protection
Italian national heritage
Coordinates
38°16′05″ N, 15°37′18″ E
Address
Contrada Granatari

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Getting there

Villa San Giovanni-CannitelloTrain, nearest
4.7 km as the crow flies
Forte SpuriaContrada Granatari
Port5.1 km
Aeroporto di Reggio Calabria - Tito Minniti21.9 km

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

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Forte Spuria?

Forte Spuria is in Messina, in the province of Messina (Sicily), Italy. Address: Contrada Granatari. GPS coordinates: 38.26814, 15.62175.

What else is there to see near Forte Spuria?

Nearby you’ll find: Punta Pezzo lighthouse (4.3 km away), Fort Masotto (5.4 km away), Fort Altafiumara (5.5 km away).

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